Fountain County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Fountain 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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Fountain County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fountain County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Fountain County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 20–21, 2018) came when high winds left 3,431 customers (61.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 17th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fountain County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 73 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 20–21, 2018 | 3,431(61.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2019 | 3,354(59.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 11–15, 2021 | 2,964(52.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 6, 2020 | 2,872(51.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 18–20, 2019 | 2,777(49.5%) | 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 Fountain County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fountain County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 32,292 | Not reporting | |
| Parke County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 12,663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Covington - (IN) | Municipal | 1,670 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Veedersburg - (IN) | Municipal | 1,263 | 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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Fountain County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fountain County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fountain 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 Fountain County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Tipmont Rural Elec Member Corp, Parke County Rural E M C, City of Covington - (IN) and 1 others provide electric service in Fountain County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Fountain County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 20–21, 2018. It peaked at 3,431 customers without power (61.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Fountain County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fountain County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/fountain-county