Vigo County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 105 hrs | 39,807 (76%) | Hail |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 hrs | 35,859 (69%) | Hail |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 69 hrs | 19,049 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 53 hrs | 18,968 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 11, 2017 | 4 hrs | 14,266 (27%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vigo County recorded 686 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vigo County started June 30, 2023 (Hail), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 39,807 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Vigo County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vigo County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Vigo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warrick County | F | 18th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
| Starke County | D | 27th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vigo County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vigo County recorded 686 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Vigo County's reliability grade?
Vigo County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vigo County?
The worst outage on record started June 30, 2023 (Hail), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 39,807 customers.