Ballard CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2018 | 46 hrs | 3,358 (68%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 31 hrs | 2,750 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,558 (52%) | Flood |
| Jun 1, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,403 (49%) | Hail |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 48 hrs | 1,941 (39%) | Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Ballard County, Kentucky that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ballard County recorded 417 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ballard County started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 3,358 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ballard County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ballard County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ballard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio County | C | 43rd |
| Whitley County | C | 45th |
| Lincoln County | C | 42nd |
| Montgomery County | C | 45th |
| Gallatin County | C | 42nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ballard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ballard County recorded 417 outage events, averaging 5.0 hours each.
What is Ballard County's reliability grade?
Ballard County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ballard County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 3,358 customers.