Jennings County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Jennings 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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Jennings County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jennings County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Jennings County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–2, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,162 customers (38.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 38 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 38th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jennings County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 136 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 5,162(38.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 27, 2019 | 3,910(29.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 3–4, 2025 | 3,089(23.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 3,027(22.6%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | May 31 – Jun 2, 2018 | 2,870(21.4%) | 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 Jennings County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jennings County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Cooperative | 28,862 | 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 | |
| Decatur County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 8,430 | 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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Jennings County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jennings County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jennings 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 Jennings County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Southeastern Indiana R E M C, Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN), Bartholomew County Rural E M C and 1 others provide electric service in Jennings County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Jennings County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–2, 2017. It peaked at 5,162 customers without power (38.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jennings County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jennings County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/jennings-county