Lee CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2016 | 10 hrs | 3,417 (82%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 12, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,376 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,249 (78%) | High Wind |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 95 hrs | 2,669 (64%) | High Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 108 hrs | 2,601 (63%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lee County recorded 902 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started January 18, 2016, lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 3,417 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Elliott County | F | 5th |
| Breathitt County | F | 5th |
| Menifee County | F | 5th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
| Perry County | F | 4th |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Lee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lee County recorded 902 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started January 18, 2016, lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 3,417 customers.