Daviess County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 hrs | 15,947 (30%) | Excessive Heat |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 71 hrs | 10,998 (21%) | High Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 6 hrs | 10,916 (21%) | High Wind |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 4 hrs | 9,558 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 hrs | 6,526 (12%) | Tornado |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Daviess County recorded 565 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Daviess County started July 9, 2022 (Excessive Heat), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 15,947 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Daviess County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Daviess County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Daviess County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | B | 76th |
| Boone County | B | 76th |
| Breckinridge County | B | 74th |
| Wolfe County | B | 78th |
| Shelby County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Daviess County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Daviess County recorded 565 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Daviess County's reliability grade?
Daviess County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Daviess County?
The worst outage on record started July 9, 2022 (Excessive Heat), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 15,947 customers.