Rush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 33 hrs | 5,172 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 7, 2020 | 11 hrs | 4,816 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 13 hrs | 4,683 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| May 21, 2022 | 30 hrs | 4,496 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 21 hrs | 4,404 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rush County recorded 297 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rush County started March 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 33 hours and leaving up to 5,172 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Rush County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rush County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th 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 Rush County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County | B | 60th |
| Union County | C | 60th |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
| Floyd County | C | 59th |
| Pulaski County | C | 59th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rush County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rush County recorded 297 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Rush County's reliability grade?
Rush County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rush County?
The worst outage on record started March 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 33 hours and affecting up to 5,172 customers.