Christian County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 69 hrs | 10,854 (30%) | Strong Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 107 hrs | 9,254 (25%) | Tornado |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 5 hrs | 8,315 (23%) | Drought |
| May 3, 2017 | 0 hrs | 7,877 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 55 hrs | 7,399 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Christian County recorded 369 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Christian County started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 10,854 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Christian County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Christian County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Christian County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | C | 47th |
| Laurel County | C | 47th |
| Jefferson County | C | 48th |
| Knox County | C | 48th |
| Caldwell County | C | 48th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Christian County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Christian County recorded 369 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Christian County's reliability grade?
Christian County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Christian County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 10,854 customers.