Elkhart County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Elkhart 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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Elkhart County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elkhart County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Elkhart County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–13, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,112 customers (32.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 9th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elkhart County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 755 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 23,112(32.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 16–17, 2024 | 13,676(19.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2025 | 13,408(18.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–15, 2022 | 12,789(18.1%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jan 1–4, 2021 | 12,750(18%) | 4 | Winter 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 Elkhart County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elkhart 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 | |
| Marshall County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 7,472 | Not reporting | |
| Lagrange County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 7,044 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 374 | 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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Cities in Elkhart County
Elkhart, Goshen
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Elkhart County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elkhart County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Noble County R E M C, Marshall County Rural E M C and 2 others provide electric service in Elkhart County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Elkhart County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–13, 2021. It peaked at 23,112 customers without power (32.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Elkhart County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Elkhart County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/elkhart-county