Scott County, IN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Scott County, Indiana share live outage data (Clark County Rural E M C - (IN)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 111 significant power outages in Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 24, 2022) came when Winter Storm Elliott left 2,210 customers (17.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 71st of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 566 customers (4.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 24, 2022 | 2,210(17.2%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 2 | Dec 6, 2016 | 2,155(16.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 23–25, 2018 | 2,142(16.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 23, 2017 | 2,132(16.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 14, 2016 | 2,061(16%) | 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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Clark County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 29,244 | Reporting | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN) | Cooperative | 25,532 | Not reporting | |
| City of Scottsburg - (IN) | Municipal | 3,883 | 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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Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott 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 Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Clark County Rural E M C - (IN), Jackson County Rural E M C - (IN), City of Scottsburg - (IN) provide electric service in Scott County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 24, 2022. It peaked at 2,210 customers without power (17.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm elliott.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 111 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scott County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/scott-county