Boyd County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 180 hrs | 17,376 (63%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 13,246 (48%) | Ice Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 101 hrs | 12,198 (44%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 71 hrs | 7,576 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 31 hrs | 5,092 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Boyd County recorded 577 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Boyd County started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 180 hours and leaving up to 17,376 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Boyd County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Boyd County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Boyd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
| Floyd County | F | 11th |
| Owsley County | F | 8th |
| Pike County | F | 8th |
| Johnson County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Boyd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Boyd County recorded 577 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Boyd County's reliability grade?
Boyd County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Boyd County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 180 hours and affecting up to 17,376 customers.