Crittenden CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2016 | 9 hrs | 2,863 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 5 hrs | 2,704 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| May 21, 2022 | 8 hrs | 2,602 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 12, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,587 (48%) | Drought |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,547 (47%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Crittenden County recorded 468 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crittenden County started March 31, 2016, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 2,863 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crittenden County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crittenden County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Crittenden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Casey County | C | 56th |
| Marshall County | C | 56th |
| Morgan County | C | 57th |
| Graves County | C | 55th |
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Crittenden County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Crittenden County recorded 468 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Crittenden County's reliability grade?
Crittenden County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crittenden County?
The worst outage on record started March 31, 2016, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 2,863 customers.