Breathitt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.