Rush County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Rush 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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Rush County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rush County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 154 significant power outages in Rush County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 15–16, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,172 customers (67.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 40th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% 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 Rush County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 126 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15–16, 2025 | 5,172(67.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 7, 2020 | 4,816(62.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 23, 2016 | 4,683(60.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 21–26, 2022 | 4,496(58.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 4, 2020 | 4,404(57.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Rush County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rush County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| NineStar Connect | Cooperative | 19,928 | Not reporting | |
| RushShelby Energy | Cooperative | 15,051 | Not reporting | |
| Henry County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,668 | Not reporting | |
| Decatur County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 8,430 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Knightstown - (IN) | Municipal | 1,752 | 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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Rush County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rush County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rush 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 Rush County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, NineStar Connect, RushShelby Energy, Henry County Rural E M C and 2 others provide electric service in Rush County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Rush County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 15–16, 2025. It peaked at 5,172 customers without power (67.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rush County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 154 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rush County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/rush-county