Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 32 hrs | 1,730 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,729 (10%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,726 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 5 hrs | 1,724 (10%) | Winter Weather |
| May 14, 2021 | 3 hrs | 1,623 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wells County recorded 211 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wells County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 32 hours and leaving up to 1,730 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Wells County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wells County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 88th 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 Wells County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington County | A | 86th |
| Wayne County | A | 91st |
| Hancock County | A | 92nd |
| DeKalb County | A | 84th |
| Miami County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wells County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wells County recorded 211 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Wells County's reliability grade?
Wells County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 88th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wells County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 32 hours and affecting up to 1,730 customers.