Franklin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 123 hrs | 4,545 (16%) | High Wind |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 56 hrs | 4,052 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 3,193 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 58 hrs | 3,186 (11%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,959 (11%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 403 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 123 hours and leaving up to 4,545 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | B | 67th |
| Madison County | B | 67th |
| Larue County | B | 66th |
| Kenton County | B | 66th |
| Boyle County | B | 69th |
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 Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 403 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 123 hours and affecting up to 4,545 customers.