Hancock CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,750 (91%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 81 hrs | 3,677 (71%) | High Wind |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 2 hrs | 3,620 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 28, 2021 | <1 hr | 3,499 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 4 hrs | 3,468 (67%) | High Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hancock County recorded 528 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hancock County started July 25, 2022, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,750 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hancock County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hancock County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Hancock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | D | 30th |
| Logan County | D | 30th |
| Trimble County | D | 31st |
| Grayson County | D | 29th |
| Monroe County | D | 31st |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Hancock County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hancock County recorded 528 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Hancock County's reliability grade?
Hancock County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The worst outage on record started July 25, 2022, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,750 customers.