Clinton County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 5,992 (82%) | Ice Storm |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,734 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 56 hrs | 5,585 (77%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 99 hrs | 4,424 (61%) | Tornado |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,149 (43%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 610 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and leaving up to 5,992 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
| Rockcastle County | F | 19th |
| Jackson County | F | 19th |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| Clay County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clinton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 610 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and affecting up to 5,992 customers.