Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 179 hrs | 9,645 (99%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 7,237 (74%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 1 hrs | 5,268 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,259 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1 hrs | 5,207 (53%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 1,169 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and leaving up to 9,645 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 165 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
| Martin County | F | 2nd |
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Carter County | F | 3rd |
| Letcher County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 1,169 outage events, averaging 5.0 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and affecting up to 9,645 customers.