Boyle CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 5,906 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 26 hrs | 5,873 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 50 hrs | 4,427 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 36 hrs | 4,403 (26%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 4 hrs | 4,308 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Boyle County recorded 220 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Boyle County started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 5,906 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Boyle County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Boyle County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Boyle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | B | 67th |
| Franklin County | B | 67th |
| Mercer County | B | 67th |
| Larue County | B | 66th |
| Kenton County | B | 66th |
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 Boyle County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Boyle County recorded 220 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Boyle County's reliability grade?
Boyle County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Boyle County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 5,906 customers.