Putnam County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Putnam 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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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam 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 Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,273 customers (54.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 26th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Putnam County has risen recently: about 8 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 487 customers (2.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 9,273(54.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–20, 2025 | 6,808(39.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 22, 2017 | 3,033(17.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2021 | 2,678(15.6%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 18–20, 2020 | 2,445(14.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| AES Indiana | Investor Owned | 540,000 | Not reporting | |
| Hendricks County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 39,631 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Indiana REMC | Cooperative | 35,860 | Not reporting | |
| Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC | Cooperative | 20,148 | Not reporting | |
| Parke County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 12,663 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Bainbridge - (IN) | Municipal | 408 | 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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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam 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 Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, Hendricks County Rural E M C, South Central Indiana REMC and 3 others provide electric service in Putnam County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023. It peaked at 9,273 customers without power (54.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Putnam County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/putnam-county