Perry County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Perry 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.
Perry County on the Indiana outage map
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Current outages
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Perry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Perry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 3 significant power outages in Perry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 265 customers (2.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 91st of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024 | 265(2.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 1, 2019 | 194(1.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 10, 2020 | 193(1.8%) | 1 | 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 Perry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Perry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 14,574 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Indiana R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 9,713 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tell City - (IN) | Municipal | 4,332 | Not reporting | |
| Cannelton Utilities | Municipal | 881 | Not reporting | |
| City of Troy - (IN) | Municipal | 304 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Indiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Perry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Perry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Perry 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 Perry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dubois Rural Electric Coop Inc, Southern Indiana R E C, Inc, City of Tell City - (IN), Cannelton Utilities and 1 others provide electric service in Perry County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Perry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024. It peaked at 265 customers without power (2.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Perry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Perry County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/perry-county