Pike CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 26 hrs | 3,341 (55%) | Flood |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 83 hrs | 2,566 (42%) | Heat |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 33 hrs | 2,486 (41%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jan 5, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,434 (40%) | Cold/Wind Chill |
| May 4, 2017 | 6 hrs | 2,360 (39%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Pike County, Indiana that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 459 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started May 27, 2024 (Flood), lasting 26 hours and leaving up to 3,341 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | D | 33rd |
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
| Monroe County | D | 30th |
| LaPorte County | D | 30th |
| Vermillion County | D | 34th |
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 Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 459 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started May 27, 2024 (Flood), lasting 26 hours and affecting up to 3,341 customers.