Jefferson County, IN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Jefferson County, Indiana share live outage data (Clark County Rural E M C - (IN)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Southeastern Indiana R E M C do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15–21, 2018) came when an ice storm left 8,597 customers (54% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 8th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 95 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 2,548 customers (16%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15–21, 2018 | 8,597(54%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2017 | 5,228(32.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 4,374(27.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 23–25, 2018 | 4,159(26.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 19–20, 2021 | 4,131(26%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Clark County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 29,244 | Reporting | |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Cooperative | 28,862 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 25,532 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Indiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Clark County Rural E M C - (IN), Southeastern Indiana R E M C, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) provide electric service in Jefferson County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15–21, 2018. It peaked at 8,597 customers without power (54% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 95 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/jefferson-county