Bourbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 125 hrs | 4,496 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,247 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,571 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 77 hrs | 3,287 (34%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 4 hrs | 2,884 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bourbon County recorded 620 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bourbon County started March 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 4,496 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bourbon County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bourbon County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Bourbon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trigg County | D | 35th |
| Union County | D | 36th |
| Bell County | D | 36th |
| Robertson County | D | 33rd |
| Fayette County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bourbon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bourbon County recorded 620 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Bourbon County's reliability grade?
Bourbon County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bourbon County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 4,496 customers.