Barren CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 26, 2023 | 55 hrs | 11,038 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 102 hrs | 10,368 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 27, 2024 | 45 hrs | 6,510 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 6 hrs | 4,677 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 17, 2025 | 44 hrs | 3,703 (14%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Barren County, Kentucky that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Barren County recorded 301 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barren County started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 11,038 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Barren County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barren County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Barren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County | C | 53rd |
| Bullitt County | C | 52nd |
| Owen County | C | 52nd |
| Henry County | C | 54th |
| Harrison County | C | 54th |
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 Barren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Barren County recorded 301 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Barren County's reliability grade?
Barren County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barren County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 11,038 customers.