Porter County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Porter 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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Porter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Porter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Porter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 20–22, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 66,462 customers (79.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 16th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Porter County has risen recently: about 10 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 1,332 customers (1.6%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 20–22, 2024 | 66,462(79.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 28–29, 2024 | 66,462(79.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 1–2, 2024 | 30,133(35.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 14–18, 2024 | 29,673(35.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 8, 2024 | 29,529(35.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Porter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Porter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Cooperative | 21,743 | Not reporting | |
| Jasper County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,852 | 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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Cities in Porter County
Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton
Nearby counties
Porter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Porter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Porter 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 Porter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Kankakee Valley Rural E M C, Jasper County Rural E M C provide electric service in Porter County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Porter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 20–22, 2024. It peaked at 66,462 customers without power (79.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Porter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Porter County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/porter-county