Boyd CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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%) | Drought |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 71 hrs | 7,576 (27%) | Tornado |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 31 hrs | 5,092 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.