Spencer County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Spencer 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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Spencer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Spencer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 146 significant power outages in Spencer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 21–23, 2020) left 8,205 customers (82.3% 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 4 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 46th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Spencer County has risen recently: about 5 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 1,644 customers (16.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 21–23, 2020 | 8,205(82.3%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 3,157(31.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 5, 2022 | 2,943(29.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 6–7, 2020 | 2,687(27%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 2, 2022 | 2,629(26.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Spencer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Spencer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Indiana Electric) | Investor Owned | 156,503 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Indiana R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 9,713 | Not reporting | |
| City of Troy - (IN) | Municipal | 304 | Not reporting | |
| City of Owensboro - (KY) | Municipal | — | 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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Spencer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Spencer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Spencer 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 Spencer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co, Southern Indiana R E C, Inc, City of Troy - (IN), City of Owensboro - (KY) provide electric service in Spencer County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Spencer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 21–23, 2020. It peaked at 8,205 customers without power (82.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Spencer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 146 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Spencer County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/spencer-county