Grant County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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%) | Tornado |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 50 hrs | 4,305 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,614 (30%) | Tornado |
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).
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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 |
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.