Posey County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,311 (60%) | Flood |
| May 31, 2018 | 9 hrs | 4,754 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 9 hrs | 3,317 (27%) | Flood |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 6 hrs | 3,073 (25%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,067 (25%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Posey County recorded 530 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Posey County started January 21, 2020 (Flood), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,311 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Posey County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Posey County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Posey County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | C | 44th |
| Morgan County | C | 43rd |
| Marshall County | C | 45th |
| LaGrange County | C | 42nd |
| Knox County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Posey County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Posey County recorded 530 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Posey County's reliability grade?
Posey County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Posey County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2020 (Flood), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,311 customers.