Caldwell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 101 hrs | 3,094 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 11 hrs | 2,705 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 94 hrs | 2,603 (29%) | Tornado |
| May 27, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,314 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,305 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caldwell County recorded 469 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caldwell County started May 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 101 hours and leaving up to 3,094 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Caldwell County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caldwell County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Caldwell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County | C | 48th |
| Knox County | C | 48th |
| Jefferson County | C | 48th |
| Calloway County | C | 49th |
| Cumberland County | C | 47th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Caldwell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caldwell County recorded 469 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Caldwell County's reliability grade?
Caldwell County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 101 hours and affecting up to 3,094 customers.