Bracken CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 34 hrs | 3,545 (56%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 23 hrs | 3,505 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,800 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,651 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2016 | <1 hr | 2,618 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bracken County recorded 794 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bracken County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 3,545 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Bracken County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bracken County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Bracken County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | D | 26th |
| Allen County | D | 27th |
| Fleming County | D | 26th |
| Rowan County | D | 25th |
| Oldham County | D | 28th |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Bracken County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bracken County recorded 794 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Bracken County's reliability grade?
Bracken County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bracken County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 3,545 customers.