Switzerland County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Switzerland 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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Switzerland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Switzerland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Switzerland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2, 2020) came when flooding left 2,383 customers (50.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 39th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Switzerland County has risen recently: about 5 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18–21, 2025) affected 163 customers (3.5%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2, 2020 | 2,383(50.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 19–20, 2021 | 2,363(50%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 12, 2020 | 2,210(46.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 9–10, 2020 | 1,708(36.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2025 | 1,426(30.2%) | 1 | 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 Switzerland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Switzerland 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 | |
| Southeastern Indiana R E M C | Cooperative | 28,862 | 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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Switzerland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Switzerland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Switzerland 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 Switzerland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, AES Indiana, Southeastern Indiana R E M C provide electric service in Switzerland County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Switzerland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2, 2020. It peaked at 2,383 customers without power (50.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Switzerland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Switzerland County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/switzerland-county