Jessamine CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 40 hrs | 12,548 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 52 hrs | 6,416 (22%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 5,877 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 102 hrs | 5,835 (20%) | High Wind |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 52 hrs | 4,574 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jessamine County recorded 338 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jessamine County started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 40 hours and leaving up to 12,548 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jessamine County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jessamine County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jessamine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | B | 63rd |
| Garrard County | B | 62nd |
| Kenton County | B | 66th |
| Larue County | B | 66th |
| Meade County | C | 60th |
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 Jessamine County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jessamine County recorded 338 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Jessamine County's reliability grade?
Jessamine County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jessamine County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 40 hours and affecting up to 12,548 customers.