LaPorte County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving LaPorte 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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LaPorte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in LaPorte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 274 significant power outages in LaPorte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 1–4, 2021) came when a winter storm left 17,383 customers (29.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 19th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in LaPorte County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 5, 2025) affected 3,536 customers (6.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1–4, 2021 | 17,383(29.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 16–20, 2025 | 13,137(22.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 17–21, 2015 | 10,794(18.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 20–22, 2024 | 10,095(17.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 27–29, 2024 | 10,095(17.3%) | 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 LaPorte County?
Electric companies with service territory in LaPorte County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 485,658 | Not reporting | |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Cooperative | 21,743 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Kingsford Heights | Municipal | 698 | 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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LaPorte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in LaPorte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for LaPorte 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 LaPorte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Kankakee Valley Rural E M C, Town of Kingsford Heights provide electric service in LaPorte County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in LaPorte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 1–4, 2021. It peaked at 17,383 customers without power (29.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in LaPorte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 274 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "LaPorte County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/laporte-county