Adair County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 2,772 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 80 hrs | 2,346 (20%) | High Wind |
| May 17, 2025 | 42 hrs | 2,278 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 0 hrs | 2,253 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 9 hrs | 1,696 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Adair County recorded 172 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Adair County started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 2,772 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Adair County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Adair County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Adair County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson County | A | 81st |
| Green County | A | 91st |
| McCracken County | B | 79th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Shelby County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Adair County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Adair County recorded 172 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Adair County's reliability grade?
Adair County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Adair County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 2,772 customers.