Knott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 38 hrs | 7,346 (91%) | Strong Wind |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 211 hrs | 5,965 (74%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 34 hrs | 5,442 (67%) | Strong Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 64 hrs | 3,088 (38%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 31 hrs | 3,057 (38%) | Strong Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Knott County recorded 1,129 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Knott County started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 38 hours and leaving up to 7,346 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Knott County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Knott County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Knott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Martin County | F | 2nd |
| Carter County | F | 3rd |
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Letcher County | F | 4th |
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 Knott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Knott County recorded 1,129 outage events, averaging 5.5 hours each.
What is Knott County's reliability grade?
Knott County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Knott County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 38 hours and affecting up to 7,346 customers.