Larue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,288 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 101 hrs | 3,724 (43%) | High Wind |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 12 hrs | 2,974 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 10 hrs | 2,400 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,920 (22%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Larue County recorded 320 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Larue County started July 6, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 5,288 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Larue County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Larue County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Larue County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | B | 66th |
| Mercer County | B | 67th |
| Franklin County | B | 67th |
| Madison County | B | 67th |
| Jessamine County | B | 63rd |
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 Larue County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Larue County recorded 320 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Larue County's reliability grade?
Larue County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Larue County?
The worst outage on record started July 6, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 5,288 customers.