Wabash County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2016 | 3 hrs | 4,379 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1 hrs | 3,026 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1 hrs | 2,974 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,929 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,916 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wabash County recorded 288 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wabash County started August 2, 2016, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 4,379 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wabash County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wabash County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Wabash County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | A | 84th |
| Montgomery County | A | 84th |
| DeKalb County | A | 84th |
| Shelby County | A | 82nd |
| Noble County | A | 82nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wabash County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wabash County recorded 288 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Wabash County's reliability grade?
Wabash County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wabash County?
The worst outage on record started August 2, 2016, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 4,379 customers.