Fulton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 27 hrs | 1,781 (40%) | Hail |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 11 hrs | 1,518 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 55 hrs | 1,200 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 111 hrs | 1,047 (23%) | Hail |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 10 hrs | 1,015 (23%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 10 years from 2015 to 2024, Fulton County recorded 296 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started May 4, 2021 (Hail), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 1,781 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Owen County | C | 52nd |
| Bullitt County | C | 52nd |
| Livingston County | C | 50th |
| Barren County | C | 53rd |
| Mason County | C | 53rd |
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 Fulton County?
Between 2015 and 2024, Fulton County recorded 296 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021 (Hail), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 1,781 customers.