Bell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 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 |
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 0 hours 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).
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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 |
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 0 hours and affecting up to 7,312 customers.