Fleming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 83 hrs | 3,987 (48%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 14 hrs | 3,201 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 12, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,951 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 41 hrs | 2,848 (34%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 6 hrs | 2,809 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fleming County recorded 830 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fleming County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 83 hours and leaving up to 3,987 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fleming County, with 105 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fleming County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Fleming County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan County | D | 25th |
| Anderson County | D | 26th |
| Bracken County | D | 26th |
| Powell County | D | 25th |
| Hickman County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fleming County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fleming County recorded 830 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Fleming County's reliability grade?
Fleming County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fleming County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 83 hours and affecting up to 3,987 customers.