Parke County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 hrs | 1,145 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 81 hrs | 852 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 12 hrs | 810 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1 hrs | 626 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 11 hrs | 610 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Parke County recorded 173 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Parke County started September 23, 2017, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,145 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Parke County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Parke County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th 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 Parke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | B | 77th |
| Hamilton County | B | 78th |
| Warren County | B | 78th |
| Spencer County | B | 76th |
| Jay County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Parke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Parke County recorded 173 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Parke County's reliability grade?
Parke County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Parke County?
The worst outage on record started September 23, 2017, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,145 customers.