Bell CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 7,312 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2021 | 5 hrs | 4,899 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 3 hrs | 4,710 (33%) | Strong Wind |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 26 hrs | 3,968 (28%) | Heavy Rain |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 1 hrs | 3,873 (27%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bell County recorded 905 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bell County started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 7,312 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bell County, with 123 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | D | 36th |
| Fayette County | D | 37th |
| Washington County | D | 37th |
| Carlisle County | D | 37th |
| Bourbon County | D | 35th |
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 Bell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bell County recorded 905 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Bell County's reliability grade?
Bell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bell County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,312 customers.