Blackford County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Blackford 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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Blackford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blackford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Blackford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5–8, 2017) came when tornadoes left 6,277 customers (79.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 52nd of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blackford County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 92 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5–8, 2017 | 6,277(79.7%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Apr 4, 2018 | 2,443(31%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 30, 2017 | 2,430(30.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 23–25, 2022 | 2,313(29.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 5–6, 2022 | 2,125(27%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Blackford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blackford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 485,658 | Not reporting | |
| Jay County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 5,446 | 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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Blackford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blackford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Blackford 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 Blackford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Jay County Rural E M C provide electric service in Blackford County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Blackford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5–8, 2017. It peaked at 6,277 customers without power (79.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Blackford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blackford County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/blackford-county