Hopkins County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2021 | 93 hrs | 9,493 (39%) | Hail |
| May 26, 2024 | 111 hrs | 9,292 (38%) | Flash Flood |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 55 hrs | 6,847 (28%) | Strong Wind |
| May 27, 2017 | 21 hrs | 5,050 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 58 hrs | 5,036 (20%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hopkins County recorded 450 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hopkins County started December 11, 2021 (Hail), lasting 93 hours and leaving up to 9,493 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hopkins County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hopkins County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Hopkins County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McLean County | D | 31st |
| Monroe County | D | 31st |
| Trimble County | D | 31st |
| Logan County | D | 30th |
| Russell County | D | 31st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hopkins County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hopkins County recorded 450 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Hopkins County's reliability grade?
Hopkins County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hopkins County?
The worst outage on record started December 11, 2021 (Hail), lasting 93 hours and affecting up to 9,493 customers.