Bullitt CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2017 | <1 hr | 22,343 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 118 hrs | 15,629 (39%) | High Wind |
| Nov 9, 2017 | 3 hrs | 15,202 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 40 hrs | 12,366 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 29 hrs | 12,265 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bullitt County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bullitt County started July 20, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 22,343 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bullitt County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bullitt County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bullitt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Barren County | C | 53rd |
| Owen County | C | 52nd |
| Mason County | C | 53rd |
| Fulton County | C | 51st |
| Henry County | C | 54th |
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 Bullitt County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bullitt County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Bullitt County's reliability grade?
Bullitt County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bullitt County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 22,343 customers.