Parke County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Parke 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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Parke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Parke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 101 significant power outages in Parke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23, 2017) left 1,145 customers (14.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 75th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Parke County has risen recently: about 2 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 414 customers (5.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23, 2017 | 1,145(14.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023 | 852(11.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 7–8, 2017 | 810(10.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 17–19, 2016 | 626(8.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 10–11, 2019 | 610(7.9%) | 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 Parke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Parke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Parke County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 12,663 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Rockville - (IN) | Municipal | 2,008 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Montezuma - (IN) | Municipal | 613 | 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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Parke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Parke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Parke 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 Parke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Parke County Rural E M C, Town of Rockville - (IN), Town of Montezuma - (IN) provide electric service in Parke County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Parke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23, 2017. It peaked at 1,145 customers without power (14.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Parke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 101 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Parke County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/parke-county