Whitley CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 67 hrs | 11,561 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 30 hrs | 7,043 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 10, 2020 | <1 hr | 6,798 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 6 hrs | 5,054 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,044 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Whitley County recorded 248 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Whitley County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 11,561 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Whitley County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Whitley County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Whitley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | B | 74th |
| Jackson County | B | 74th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Scott County | B | 75th |
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 Whitley County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Whitley County recorded 248 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Whitley County's reliability grade?
Whitley County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Whitley County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 11,561 customers.