Grant CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 6, 2024 | 3 hrs | 9,100 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,912 (50%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 32 hrs | 5,374 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 50 hrs | 4,305 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2023 | <1 hr | 3,614 (30%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Grant County, Kentucky that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Grant County recorded 597 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grant County started May 6, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 9,100 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Grant County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grant County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Grant County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County | C | 48th |
| Calloway County | C | 49th |
| Knox County | C | 48th |
| Jefferson County | C | 48th |
| Cumberland County | C | 47th |
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 Grant County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Grant County recorded 597 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Grant County's reliability grade?
Grant County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The worst outage on record started May 6, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 9,100 customers.