Dearborn County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Dearborn 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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Dearborn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dearborn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 202 significant power outages in Dearborn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 5–7, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,572 customers (28.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 44th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dearborn County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 402 customers (2.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 5–7, 2020 | 5,572(28.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 19–20, 2021 | 5,347(27.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 5–6, 2021 | 4,967(25.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 12–14, 2025 | 4,641(23.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 3,955(20.2%) | 3 | Ice storm |
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 Dearborn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dearborn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Cooperative | 28,862 | Not reporting | |
| Whitewater Valley Rural EMC | Cooperative | 12,241 | Not reporting | |
| Lawrenceburg Municipal Utils | Municipal | 3,781 | Not reporting | |
| City of Greendale | Municipal | 2,212 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rising Sun - (IN) | Municipal | 1,618 | 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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Dearborn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dearborn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dearborn 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 Dearborn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Southeastern Indiana R E M C, Whitewater Valley Rural EMC, Lawrenceburg Municipal Utils and 2 others provide electric service in Dearborn County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Dearborn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 5–7, 2020. It peaked at 5,572 customers without power (28.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dearborn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 202 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dearborn County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/dearborn-county