Monroe CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 85 hrs | 49,646 (66%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 108 hrs | 29,767 (39%) | Hail |
| May 31, 2018 | 23 hrs | 16,556 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 72 hrs | 12,654 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 23 hrs | 9,816 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Monroe County, Indiana that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 943 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 49,646 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 119 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| LaPorte County | D | 30th |
| Elkhart County | D | 29th |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
| Clay County | D | 33rd |
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 943 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 49,646 customers.