Ripley County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Ripley 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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Ripley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ripley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Ripley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15–16, 2020) came when high winds left 4,289 customers (26.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 51st of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ripley County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 206 customers (1.3%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15–16, 2020 | 4,289(26.6%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 9–10, 2020 | 4,279(26.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 17–21, 2015 | 3,635(22.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 2,987(18.5%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 2,958(18.4%) | 4 | 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 Ripley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ripley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Cooperative | 28,862 | Not reporting | |
| Decatur County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 8,430 | 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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Ripley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ripley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ripley 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 Ripley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Southeastern Indiana R E M C, Decatur County Rural E M C provide electric service in Ripley County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Ripley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15–16, 2020. It peaked at 4,289 customers without power (26.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Ripley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ripley County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/ripley-county