Washington CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 17 hrs | 5,148 (38%) | Hail |
| May 11, 2022 | 7 hrs | 5,070 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| May 31, 2018 | 38 hrs | 4,616 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 3 hrs | 4,194 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 26 hrs | 3,901 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 249 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started March 1, 2017 (Hail), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 5,148 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 31 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County | C | 50th |
| Lawrence County | C | 47th |
| Bartholomew County | C | 51st |
| Harrison County | C | 46th |
| Knox County | C | 46th |
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 Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 249 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017 (Hail), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 5,148 customers.