Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,210 (17%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 6, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,155 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 2 hrs | 2,142 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 4 hrs | 2,132 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 5 hrs | 2,061 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 208 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started December 24, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,210 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Hendricks County | B | 75th |
| Jay County | B | 76th |
| Spencer County | B | 76th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 208 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started December 24, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,210 customers.