Owen County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 104 hrs | 8,659 (65%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 115 hrs | 7,520 (57%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2019 | 52 hrs | 7,007 (53%) | Tornado |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 149 hrs | 6,802 (51%) | Hail |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 82 hrs | 6,060 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Owen County recorded 734 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Owen County started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 104 hours and leaving up to 8,659 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Owen County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Owen County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Owen County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | F | 9th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
| Warrick County | F | 18th |
| Vigo County | F | 20th |
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Owen County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Owen County recorded 734 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Owen County's reliability grade?
Owen County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Owen County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 104 hours and affecting up to 8,659 customers.