Kenton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2017 | 0 hrs | 10,615 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 32 hrs | 9,670 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 63 hrs | 8,821 (11%) | Ice Storm |
| May 5, 2015 | 0 hrs | 8,280 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 20, 2018 | 18 hrs | 8,190 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kenton County recorded 832 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kenton County started August 11, 2017, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 10,615 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Kenton County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kenton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Kenton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Larue County | B | 66th |
| Mercer County | B | 67th |
| Franklin County | B | 67th |
| Madison County | B | 67th |
| Jessamine County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kenton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kenton County recorded 832 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Kenton County's reliability grade?
Kenton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kenton County?
The worst outage on record started August 11, 2017, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 10,615 customers.