Brown County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Brown 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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Brown County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brown County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 395 significant power outages in Brown County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 21–28, 2022) came when tornadoes left 7,373 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 1st of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 230 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brown County has risen recently: about 30 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 914 customers (12.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21–28, 2022 | 7,373(100%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 3, 2021 | 6,554(91.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 15–22, 2025 | 6,187(86.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 17–25, 2025 | 4,716(65.6%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2023 | 3,941(54.9%) | 7 | Hail and lightning |
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 Brown County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brown County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Indiana REMC | Cooperative | 35,860 | Not reporting | |
| Johnson County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 32,300 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 25,532 | 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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Brown County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brown County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brown 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 Brown County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, South Central Indiana REMC, Johnson County Rural E M C, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) provide electric service in Brown County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 21–28, 2022. It peaked at 7,373 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Brown County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 395 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 230 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brown County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/brown-county