Whitley County, IN Power Outages
Utilities serving Whitley 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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Whitley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whitley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 124 significant power outages in Whitley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,561 customers (37.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Indiana average of 4 hr 38 min. That ranks 57th of 92 Indiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 64% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whitley County has risen recently: about 4 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 475 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 11,561(37.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 9–12, 2020 | 7,043(23%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 19–25, 2024 | 5,054(16.5%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 29, 2024 | 5,044(16.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 7–9, 2024 | 4,733(15.5%) | 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 Whitley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whitley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor Owned | 921,804 | Not reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 485,658 | Not reporting | |
| Northeastern Rural E M C | Cooperative | 33,173 | Not reporting | |
| Kosciusko County Rural E M C | Cooperative | 19,056 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland REMC | Cooperative | 18,632 | Not reporting | |
| Noble County R E M C | Cooperative | 11,730 | Not reporting | |
| City of Columbia City - (IN) | Municipal | 5,238 | Not reporting | |
| Town of South Whitley - (IN) | Municipal | 1,063 | 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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Whitley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whitley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whitley 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 Whitley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Northeastern Rural E M C, Kosciusko County Rural E M C and 4 others provide electric service in Whitley County, Indiana.
What was the worst power outage in Whitley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–16, 2022. It peaked at 11,561 customers without power (37.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Whitley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 124 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whitley County, IN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/indiana/whitley-county