Butler CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 45 hrs | 6,572 (93%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 6 hrs | 6,312 (90%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 142 hrs | 6,113 (87%) | High Wind |
| Mar 15, 2018 | <1 hr | 5,977 (85%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 1 hrs | 5,972 (85%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Butler County, Kentucky that day.
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Butler County recorded 538 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Butler County started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 6,572 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Butler County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Butler County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Butler County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County | D | 21st |
| Clay County | D | 21st |
| McCreary County | D | 22nd |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| Bath County | D | 23rd |
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 Butler County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Butler County recorded 538 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Butler County's reliability grade?
Butler County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Butler County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 6,572 customers.