Jackson County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 145 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 3, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,902 customers (51% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 65th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 2 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 1,328 customers (5.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 3, 2025 | 11,902(51%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 7,210(30.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jan 11, 2017 | 5,489(23.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 8, 2025 | 5,183(22.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 18–20, 2023 | 5,166(22.1%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 25,532 | Not reporting | |
| Bartholomew County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 12,251 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN), Bartholomew County Rural E M C provide electric service in Jackson County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 3, 2025. It peaked at 11,902 customers without power (51% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 145 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/jackson-county