Hickman CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 27, 2021 | 4 hrs | 2,761 (65%) | Strong Wind |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 5 hrs | 2,760 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 5 hrs | 2,759 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,759 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 18, 2020 | 4 hrs | 2,759 (65%) | Dense Fog |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hickman County recorded 537 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hickman County started March 27, 2021 (Strong Wind), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 2,761 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hickman County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hickman County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hickman County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Powell County | D | 25th |
| Metcalfe County | D | 24th |
| Rowan County | D | 25th |
| Fleming County | D | 26th |
| Bath County | D | 23rd |
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 Hickman County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hickman County recorded 537 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Hickman County's reliability grade?
Hickman County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hickman County?
The worst outage on record started March 27, 2021 (Strong Wind), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 2,761 customers.