Wayne County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Wayne 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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Wayne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wayne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 95 significant power outages in Wayne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 19, 2025) came when a winter storm left 5,141 customers (12.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 85th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wayne County has risen recently: about 1 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 555 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19, 2025 | 5,141(12.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 18–19, 2025 | 2,773(6.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 23, 2016 | 2,631(6.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 5, 2022 | 2,371(5.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | May 31, 2018 | 2,335(5.8%) | 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 Wayne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wayne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| City of Richmond - (IN) | Municipal | 21,420 | Not reporting | |
| Whitewater Valley Rural EMC | Cooperative | 12,241 | Not reporting | |
| Henry County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 9,668 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Centerville - (IN) | Municipal | 1,467 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hagerstown - (IN) | Municipal | 1,167 | Not reporting | |
| Dublin Municipal Electric Util | Municipal | 489 | 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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Wayne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wayne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wayne 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 Wayne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, City of Richmond - (IN), Whitewater Valley Rural EMC, Henry County Rural E M C and 3 others provide electric service in Wayne County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 19, 2025. It peaked at 5,141 customers without power (12.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wayne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 95 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wayne County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/wayne-county