Posey County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Posey 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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Posey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Posey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Posey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 21–23, 2020) left 7,311 customers (62.6% 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 6 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 23rd of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Posey County has risen recently: about 9 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 524 customers (4.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 21–23, 2020 | 7,311(62.6%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 31 – Jun 4, 2018 | 4,754(40.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 1–4, 2019 | 3,317(28.4%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 27–28, 2023 | 3,073(26.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 5–11, 2025 | 3,067(26.2%) | 7 | Winter storm |
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 Posey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Posey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| CenterPoint Energy (Indiana Electric) | Investor Owned | 156,503 | Not reporting | |
| Western Indiana Energy REMC | Cooperative | 17,463 | 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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Posey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Posey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Posey 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 Posey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co, Western Indiana Energy REMC provide electric service in Posey County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Posey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 21–23, 2020. It peaked at 7,311 customers without power (62.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Posey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Posey County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/posey-county