Switzerland CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | 3 hrs | 2,383 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 27 hrs | 2,363 (50%) | Hail |
| May 12, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,210 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 37 hrs | 1,708 (36%) | Hail |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 18 hrs | 1,426 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Switzerland County recorded 396 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Switzerland County started April 2, 2020, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,383 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Switzerland County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Switzerland County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Switzerland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | C | 51st |
| Blackford County | C | 52nd |
| Lake County | C | 52nd |
| Bartholomew County | C | 51st |
| Sullivan County | C | 53rd |
Most reliable counties in Indiana
The top 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | A | 96th |
| Daviess County | A | 95th |
| Boone County | A | 95th |
Least reliable counties in Indiana
The bottom 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | F | 9th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Switzerland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Switzerland County recorded 396 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Switzerland County's reliability grade?
Switzerland County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Switzerland County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2020, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,383 customers.