Newton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | 4 hrs | 3,601 (56%) | Winter Weather |
| May 31, 2016 | <1 hr | 2,632 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,128 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,033 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,032 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Newton County recorded 365 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newton County started January 26, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 3,601 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Newton County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Newton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben County | C | 42nd |
| LaGrange County | C | 42nd |
| Morgan County | C | 43rd |
| Posey County | C | 44th |
| Benton County | C | 44th |
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 Newton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Newton County recorded 365 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Newton County's reliability grade?
Newton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The worst outage on record started January 26, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 3,601 customers.