Noble CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2015 | 39 hrs | 4,049 (16%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 7 hrs | 2,882 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 42 hrs | 2,723 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 13 hrs | 2,370 (9%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 20 hrs | 2,342 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Noble County recorded 228 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Noble County started December 28, 2015 (Winter Weather), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 4,049 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Noble County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Noble County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Noble County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | A | 81st |
| Shelby County | A | 82nd |
| Henry County | A | 81st |
| Ohio County | A | 80th |
| Wabash County | A | 83rd |
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 Noble County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Noble County recorded 228 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Noble County's reliability grade?
Noble County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Noble County?
The worst outage on record started December 28, 2015 (Winter Weather), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 4,049 customers.