Newton County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Newton 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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Newton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Newton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 25–26, 2021) came when a winter storm left 3,601 customers (55.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 30th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newton County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 288 customers (4.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25–26, 2021 | 3,601(55.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 31, 2016 | 2,632(40.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 1, 2018 | 2,128(33%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Nov 18, 2015 | 2,033(31.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 16–17, 2025 | 1,937(30.1%) | 2 | 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 Newton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Jasper County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,852 | Not reporting | |
| Newton County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 1,413 | 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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Newton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newton 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 Newton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Jasper County Rural E M C, Newton County Rural E M C provide electric service in Newton County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 25–26, 2021. It peaked at 3,601 customers without power (55.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Newton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Newton County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/newton-county