Pulaski CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 75 hrs | 1,767 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 36 hrs | 1,323 (20%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 25 hrs | 1,237 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 4 hrs | 1,164 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 13 hrs | 1,159 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pulaski County recorded 300 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pulaski County started March 30, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 75 hours and leaving up to 1,767 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pulaski County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pulaski County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th 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 Pulaski County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | C | 59th |
| Union County | C | 60th |
| Rush County | B | 60th |
| Allen County | B | 60th |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
Most reliable counties in Indiana
The top 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | A | 96th |
| Daviess County | A | 95th |
| Boone County | A | 95th |
Least reliable counties in Indiana
The bottom 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | F | 9th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
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 Pulaski County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pulaski County recorded 300 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Pulaski County's reliability grade?
Pulaski County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The worst outage on record started March 30, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 75 hours and affecting up to 1,767 customers.