St. Joseph County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving St. Joseph 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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St. Joseph County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in St. Joseph County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 263 significant power outages in St. Joseph County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 25,546 customers (26.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 11th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in St. Joseph County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,240 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2025 | 25,546(26.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 1–4, 2021 | 22,952(24.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 20–23, 2016 | 18,140(19.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 28 – Oct 2, 2019 | 16,266(17.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 5–6, 2022 | 12,883(13.6%) | 2 | 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 St. Joseph County?
Electric companies with service territory in St. Joseph County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 485,658 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mishawaka | Municipal | 28,973 | Not reporting | |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Cooperative | 21,743 | Not reporting | |
| Marshall County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 7,472 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Walkerton - (IN) | Municipal | 1,597 | Not reporting | |
| Town of New Carlisle- (IN) | Municipal | 987 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 374 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Indiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in St. Joseph County
South Bend, Mishawaka
Nearby counties
St. Joseph County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in St. Joseph County right now?
No outages are currently reported for St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Indiana Michigan Power Co, City of Mishawaka, Kankakee Valley Rural E M C and 4 others provide electric service in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in St. Joseph County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2025. It peaked at 25,546 customers without power (26.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in St. Joseph County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 263 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "St. Joseph County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/st-joseph-county