Shelby County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Shelby 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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Shelby County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shelby County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Shelby County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 16–17, 2021) left 6,323 customers (33.4% 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 2 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 64th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shelby County has risen recently: about 2 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16, 2025) affected 471 customers (2.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 16–17, 2021 | 6,323(33.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 18, 2020 | 2,710(14.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 18–19, 2025 | 2,586(13.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 20, 2023 | 2,309(12.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 21, 2021 | 2,265(12%) | 1 | 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 Shelby County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shelby 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 | |
| Johnson County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 32,300 | Not reporting | |
| RushShelby Energy | Cooperative | 15,051 | Not reporting | |
| Edinburgh Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 3,006 | 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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Shelby County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shelby County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shelby 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 Shelby County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, Johnson County Rural E M C, RushShelby Energy and 1 others provide electric service in Shelby County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Shelby County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 16–17, 2021. It peaked at 6,323 customers without power (33.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Shelby County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shelby County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/shelby-county