Johnson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 65 hrs | 10,000 (78%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 94 hrs | 5,379 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 40 hrs | 5,220 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 92 hrs | 5,172 (40%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 4,432 (35%) | Ice Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Johnson County recorded 906 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Johnson County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 65 hours and leaving up to 10,000 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Johnson County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Johnson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Johnson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | F | 8th |
| Owsley County | F | 8th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
| Lee County | F | 5th |
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
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 Johnson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Johnson County recorded 906 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Johnson County's reliability grade?
Johnson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Johnson County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 65 hours and affecting up to 10,000 customers.