Steuben County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | 0 hrs | 11,953 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 0 hrs | 11,953 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 1 hrs | 11,953 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 1 hrs | 11,953 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 53 hrs | 9,208 (46%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Steuben County recorded 384 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Steuben County started September 29, 2024, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 11,953 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Steuben County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Steuben County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Steuben County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | C | 41st |
| LaGrange County | C | 42nd |
| Morgan County | C | 43rd |
| Posey County | C | 44th |
| Benton County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Steuben County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Steuben County recorded 384 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Steuben County's reliability grade?
Steuben County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Steuben County?
The worst outage on record started September 29, 2024, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 11,953 customers.