Vigo CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.