Vermillion County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 hrs | 7,513 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 2 hrs | 4,654 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 1 hrs | 4,305 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 97 hrs | 4,010 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 11 hrs | 3,687 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vermillion County recorded 385 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vermillion County started June 29, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 7,513 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Vermillion County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vermillion County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Vermillion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
| Clay County | D | 33rd |
| St. Joseph County | D | 37th |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
| Fountain County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vermillion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vermillion County recorded 385 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Vermillion County's reliability grade?
Vermillion County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vermillion County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 7,513 customers.