Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Clay County, Kentucky that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.