Tipton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2016 | 11 hrs | 3,286 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 13 hrs | 2,378 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 19 hrs | 2,126 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,720 (21%) | Heavy Snow |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,713 (21%) | Heavy Snow |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tipton County recorded 338 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tipton County started August 24, 2016, lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 3,286 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Tipton County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tipton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tipton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson County | B | 63rd |
| Fulton County | B | 62nd |
| White County | B | 62nd |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
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 Tipton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tipton County recorded 338 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Tipton County's reliability grade?
Tipton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tipton County?
The worst outage on record started August 24, 2016, lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 3,286 customers.