DeKalb County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving DeKalb 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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DeKalb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in DeKalb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 102 significant power outages in DeKalb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 29, 2016) left 2,978 customers (9.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 80th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in DeKalb County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 1,102 customers (3.7%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 29, 2016 | 2,978(9.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 20–21, 2018 | 2,818(9.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 2–3, 2016 | 2,480(8.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 23–25, 2016 | 2,471(8.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 5–7, 2017 | 2,462(8.2%) | 3 | 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 DeKalb County?
Electric companies with service territory in DeKalb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 485,658 | Not reporting | |
| Noble County R E M C | Cooperative | 11,730 | Not reporting | |
| Steuben County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 10,770 | Not reporting | |
| City of Auburn - (IN) | Municipal | 7,956 | Not reporting | |
| City of Garrett | Municipal | 3,501 | 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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DeKalb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in DeKalb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Noble County R E M C, Steuben County Rural E M C and 2 others provide electric service in DeKalb County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in DeKalb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 29, 2016. It peaked at 2,978 customers without power (9.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in DeKalb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 102 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "DeKalb County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/dekalb-county