Hancock County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Hancock 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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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 97 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 21, 2023) left 3,694 customers (9.2% 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 10 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 84th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,710 customers (4.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 21, 2023 | 3,694(9.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 11, 2021 | 3,583(8.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 15, 2021 | 3,282(8.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 23, 2016 | 3,215(8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 11, 2017 | 2,958(7.3%) | 1 | 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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| AES Indiana | Investor Owned | 540,000 | Not reporting | |
| NineStar Connect | Cooperative | 19,928 | Not reporting | |
| RushShelby Energy | Cooperative | 15,051 | Not reporting | |
| City of Greenfield - (IN) | Municipal | 13,123 | Not reporting | |
| Henry County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,668 | 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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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock 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 Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, NineStar Connect, RushShelby Energy and 2 others provide electric service in Hancock County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 21, 2023. It peaked at 3,694 customers without power (9.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/hancock-county