Warrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 42 hrs | 21,665 (88%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 65 hrs | 12,029 (49%) | Heat |
| Jul 31, 2024 | <1 hr | 9,510 (39%) | Heat |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 54 hrs | 8,309 (34%) | Strong Wind |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 65 hrs | 6,318 (26%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Warrick County recorded 691 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Warrick County started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 42 hours and leaving up to 21,665 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Warrick County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Warrick County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Warrick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo County | F | 20th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
| Starke County | D | 27th |
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 Warrick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Warrick County recorded 691 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Warrick County's reliability grade?
Warrick County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Warrick County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 42 hours and affecting up to 21,665 customers.