Clay County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 67 hrs | 4,969 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 32 hrs | 4,118 (35%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 56 hrs | 3,834 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 72 hrs | 2,810 (24%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,415 (21%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 622 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 4,969 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County | D | 21st |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| Butler County | D | 22nd |
| McCreary County | D | 22nd |
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 622 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 4,969 customers.