Elliott CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 175 hrs | 3,545 (81%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 2,574 (59%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 125 hrs | 1,820 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 172 hrs | 1,708 (39%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 29 hrs | 1,312 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Elliott County recorded 587 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elliott County started February 11, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 175 hours and leaving up to 3,545 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Elliott County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elliott County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Elliott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County | F | 5th |
| Lee County | F | 5th |
| Menifee County | F | 5th |
| Perry County | F | 4th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
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 Elliott County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Elliott County recorded 587 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Elliott County's reliability grade?
Elliott County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elliott County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 175 hours and affecting up to 3,545 customers.