Starke County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Starke 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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Starke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Starke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 212 significant power outages in Starke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 14–19, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,306 customers (93% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 7th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Starke County has risen recently: about 13 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 147 customers (1.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 14–19, 2024 | 9,306(93%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2025 | 5,377(53.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 29–30, 2022 | 5,289(52.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 23–26, 2024 | 4,151(41.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 9–10, 2024 | 4,038(40.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Starke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Starke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPSCO | Investor Owned | 496,542 | Not reporting | |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Cooperative | 21,743 | Not reporting | |
| Jasper County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,852 | Not reporting | |
| Marshall County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 7,472 | Not reporting | |
| Fulton County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 6,205 | 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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Starke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Starke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Starke 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 Starke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Kankakee Valley Rural E M C, Jasper County Rural E M C, Marshall County Rural E M C and 1 others provide electric service in Starke County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Starke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 14–19, 2024. It peaked at 9,306 customers without power (93% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Starke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 212 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Starke County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/starke-county