Benton County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Benton 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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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 105 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 26, 2021) came when a winter storm left 2,240 customers (54.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 24 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 42nd of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 50 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 26, 2021 | 2,240(54.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 28–29, 2015 | 1,992(48.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 20–21, 2018 | 1,556(37.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2024 | 1,430(34.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 12–13, 2021 | 1,422(34.4%) | 2 | 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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 32,292 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll-White REMC | Cooperative | 15,210 | Not reporting | |
| Warren County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 5,033 | Not reporting | |
| Newton County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 1,413 | 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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Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton 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 Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp, Carroll-White REMC and 2 others provide electric service in Benton County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 26, 2021. It peaked at 2,240 customers without power (54.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 105 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/benton-county