Vanderburgh County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Vanderburgh 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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Vanderburgh County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vanderburgh County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Vanderburgh County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–9, 2025) came when a winter storm left 38,624 customers (36.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 24 min of power per year, more than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 32nd of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vanderburgh County has risen recently: about 8 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 1,196 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–9, 2025 | 38,624(36.4%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 21, 2020 | 35,769(33.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 2–4, 2022 | 20,234(19.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2025 | 19,468(18.4%) | 5 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 13,665(12.9%) | 4 | 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 Vanderburgh County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vanderburgh County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Indiana Electric) | Investor Owned | 156,503 | 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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Vanderburgh County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vanderburgh County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co provide electric service in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Vanderburgh County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–9, 2025. It peaked at 38,624 customers without power (36.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Vanderburgh County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Vanderburgh County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/vanderburgh-county