Gallatin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2019 | 2 hrs | 3,211 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 64 hrs | 2,534 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 17 hrs | 2,354 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,569 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,415 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gallatin County recorded 586 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gallatin County started December 18, 2019, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 3,211 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gallatin County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gallatin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gallatin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | C | 42nd |
| Spencer County | C | 41st |
| Ohio County | C | 43rd |
| Warren County | C | 40th |
| Ballard County | C | 44th |
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 Gallatin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gallatin County recorded 586 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Gallatin County's reliability grade?
Gallatin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gallatin County?
The worst outage on record started December 18, 2019, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 3,211 customers.