Breathitt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | 252 hrs | 3,078 (39%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 10 hrs | 2,840 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 51 hrs | 2,804 (35%) | High Wind |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 7 hrs | 2,792 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 73 hrs | 2,662 (34%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Breathitt County recorded 872 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Breathitt County started July 28, 2022 (Flash Flood), lasting 252 hours and leaving up to 3,078 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Breathitt County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Breathitt County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Breathitt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Elliott County | F | 5th |
| Menifee County | F | 5th |
| Lee County | F | 5th |
| Perry County | F | 4th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
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 Breathitt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Breathitt County recorded 872 outage events, averaging 5.1 hours each.
What is Breathitt County's reliability grade?
Breathitt County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Breathitt County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2022 (Flash Flood), lasting 252 hours and affecting up to 3,078 customers.