Spencer County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Indiana
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | 1 hrs | 8,205 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 9 hrs | 3,157 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 6 hrs | 2,943 (20%) | Dense Fog |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 2 hrs | 2,687 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,629 (18%) | Dense Fog |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Spencer County recorded 330 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Spencer County started January 21, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,205 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Spencer County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Spencer County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Spencer County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jay County | B | 76th |
| Hendricks County | B | 75th |
| Scott County | B | 75th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Adams County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Spencer County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Spencer County recorded 330 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Spencer County's reliability grade?
Spencer County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Spencer County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,205 customers.