Knox County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Knox 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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Knox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 199 significant power outages in Knox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 9–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,907 customers (68.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 21st of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knox County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 406 customers (2.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 9–12, 2020 | 10,907(68.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2024 | 6,507(41.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2022 | 4,122(26%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 6–7, 2016 | 3,600(22.7%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Sep 26–28, 2024 | 3,490(22%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Knox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knox 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 | |
| Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC | Cooperative | 20,148 | Not reporting | |
| Western Indiana Energy REMC | Cooperative | 17,463 | 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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Knox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knox 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 Knox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC, Western Indiana Energy REMC provide electric service in Knox County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 9–12, 2020. It peaked at 10,907 customers without power (68.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Knox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 199 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knox County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/knox-county