Edmonson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 90 hrs | 7,341 (90%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1 hrs | 6,943 (85%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,404 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 149 hrs | 4,530 (56%) | High Wind |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,806 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Edmonson County recorded 464 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Edmonson County started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 90 hours and leaving up to 7,341 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Edmonson County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Edmonson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Edmonson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | F | 19th |
| Rockcastle County | F | 19th |
| Clinton County | F | 19th |
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
| Magoffin County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Edmonson County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Edmonson County recorded 464 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Edmonson County's reliability grade?
Edmonson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Edmonson County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 90 hours and affecting up to 7,341 customers.