Hart CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 147 hrs | 7,655 (70%) | High Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 56 hrs | 7,121 (65%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 17, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,127 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2016 | 10 hrs | 3,124 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 3,057 (28%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hart County recorded 410 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hart County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 147 hours and leaving up to 7,655 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hart County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hart County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hart County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan County | D | 32nd |
| Pulaski County | D | 33rd |
| Robertson County | D | 33rd |
| Russell County | D | 31st |
| Hopkins County | D | 31st |
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 Hart County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hart County recorded 410 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Hart County's reliability grade?
Hart County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hart County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 147 hours and affecting up to 7,655 customers.