Bath County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | 3 hrs | 6,010 (73%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 106 hrs | 4,455 (54%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 1 hrs | 4,212 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 1 hrs | 4,211 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 2 hrs | 4,073 (49%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bath County recorded 724 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bath County started July 5, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,010 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bath County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bath County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Bath County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McCreary County | D | 22nd |
| Metcalfe County | D | 24th |
| Hickman County | D | 24th |
| Butler County | D | 22nd |
| Powell County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bath County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bath County recorded 724 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Bath County's reliability grade?
Bath County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bath County?
The worst outage on record started July 5, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,010 customers.