Knott County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.