Fayette County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 111,273 (65%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 56 hrs | 58,693 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 144 hrs | 52,488 (31%) | High Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 108 hrs | 40,101 (24%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 72 hrs | 32,327 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,175 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started November 12, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 111,273 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 145 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | D | 37th |
| Bell County | D | 36th |
| Union County | D | 36th |
| Carlisle County | D | 37th |
| Nelson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,175 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 111,273 customers.