Clark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 11,660 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 109 hrs | 6,423 (33%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 1 hrs | 5,682 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 50 hrs | 5,261 (27%) | High Wind |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 3 hrs | 4,946 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clark County recorded 392 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clark County started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 11,660 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clark County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clark County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Clark County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County | C | 58th |
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
| Morgan County | C | 57th |
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Marshall County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clark County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clark County recorded 392 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Clark County's reliability grade?
Clark County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clark County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 11,660 customers.