Bartholomew County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Bartholomew County, Indiana don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Bartholomew County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bartholomew County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Bartholomew County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 20–23, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,615 customers (60.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 20th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bartholomew County has risen recently: about 9 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 590 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20–23, 2022 | 19,615(60.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–20, 2025 | 12,903(40.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15–16, 2018 | 9,306(28.9%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023 | 8,511(26.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 9, 2020 | 7,412(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Bartholomew County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bartholomew County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| AES Indiana | Investor Owned | 540,000 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 25,532 | Not reporting | |
| RushShelby Energy | Cooperative | 15,051 | Not reporting | |
| Bartholomew County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 12,251 | Not reporting | |
| Decatur County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 8,430 | Not reporting | |
| Edinburgh Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 3,006 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Indiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Bartholomew County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bartholomew County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bartholomew County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bartholomew County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN), RushShelby Energy and 3 others provide electric service in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Bartholomew County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 20–23, 2022. It peaked at 19,615 customers without power (60.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bartholomew County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bartholomew County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/bartholomew-county