Floyd County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 6,930 (35%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 70 hrs | 4,824 (24%) | High Wind |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 114 hrs | 4,506 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 37 hrs | 4,232 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 15 hrs | 3,908 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Floyd County recorded 963 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Floyd County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and leaving up to 6,930 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Floyd County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Floyd County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Floyd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd County | F | 10th |
| Todd County | F | 13th |
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
| Magoffin County | F | 14th |
| Owsley County | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Floyd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Floyd County recorded 963 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Floyd County's reliability grade?
Floyd County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and affecting up to 6,930 customers.