Starke County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | 69 hrs | 9,306 (93%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 92 hrs | 5,377 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 28 hrs | 5,289 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 21 hrs | 4,151 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 8 hrs | 4,038 (40%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Starke County recorded 481 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Starke County started July 16, 2024, lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 9,306 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Starke County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Starke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Starke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
| Elkhart County | D | 29th |
| LaPorte County | D | 30th |
| Monroe County | D | 30th |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Starke County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Starke County recorded 481 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Starke County's reliability grade?
Starke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Starke County?
The worst outage on record started July 16, 2024, lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 9,306 customers.