Vanderburgh County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 9 hrs | 38,624 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 1 hrs | 36,297 (34%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 1 hrs | 35,769 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 26 hrs | 33,258 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 0 hrs | 31,295 (29%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Vanderburgh County recorded 859 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vanderburgh County started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 38,624 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Vanderburgh County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vanderburgh County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd 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 Vanderburgh County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | C | 53rd |
| Franklin County | C | 53rd |
| Sullivan County | C | 53rd |
| Putnam County | C | 54th |
| Madison County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vanderburgh County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Vanderburgh County recorded 859 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Vanderburgh County's reliability grade?
Vanderburgh County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vanderburgh County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 38,624 customers.