Greenup County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 101 hrs | 9,077 (48%) | Hurricane Helene |
| May 22, 2024 | 8 hrs | 6,956 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 1 hrs | 6,021 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 182 hrs | 5,897 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,606 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greenup County recorded 680 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greenup County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 101 hours and leaving up to 9,077 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Greenup County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greenup County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Greenup County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | F | 19th |
| Rockcastle County | F | 19th |
| Jackson County | F | 19th |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| Clay County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greenup County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greenup County recorded 680 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Greenup County's reliability grade?
Greenup County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greenup County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 101 hours and affecting up to 9,077 customers.