Hardin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 99 hrs | 17,749 (29%) | High Wind |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 6 hrs | 10,394 (17%) | Heavy Snow |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 9,312 (15%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 21, 2016 | 1 hrs | 9,300 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 1 hrs | 9,276 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hardin County recorded 411 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hardin County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 17,749 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hardin County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hardin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Hardin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Daviess County | B | 75th |
| Boone County | B | 76th |
| Breckinridge County | B | 74th |
| Wolfe County | B | 78th |
| Shelby County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hardin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hardin County recorded 411 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Hardin County's reliability grade?
Hardin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 17,749 customers.