Steuben County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Steuben 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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Steuben County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Steuben County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Steuben County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 22, 2024) came when tornadoes left 11,953 customers (68.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 24th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Steuben County has risen recently: about 7 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18, 2025) affected 488 customers (2.8%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 22, 2024 | 11,953(68.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 29, 2024 | 11,953(68.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 22–25, 2023 | 9,208(52.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 19–20, 2021 | 4,584(26.3%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 4,375(25.1%) | 3 | 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 Steuben County?
Electric companies with service territory in Steuben 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 | |
| Noble County R E M C | Cooperative | 11,730 | Not reporting | |
| Steuben County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 10,770 | Not reporting | |
| Lagrange County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 7,044 | 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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Steuben County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Steuben County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Steuben 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 Steuben County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Noble County R E M C, Steuben County Rural E M C and 1 others provide electric service in Steuben County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Steuben County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 22, 2024. It peaked at 11,953 customers without power (68.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Steuben County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Steuben County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/steuben-county