Garrard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 3,176 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,981 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 72 hrs | 2,410 (24%) | High Wind |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,823 (18%) | Tornado |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,714 (17%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Garrard County recorded 323 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garrard County started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 3,176 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Garrard County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garrard County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Garrard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | B | 63rd |
| Jessamine County | B | 63rd |
| Meade County | C | 60th |
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Scott County | C | 58th |
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 Garrard County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Garrard County recorded 323 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Garrard County's reliability grade?
Garrard County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garrard County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 3,176 customers.