Hopkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hopkins County, Kentucky that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.