Letcher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | 164 hrs | 8,417 (72%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 72 hrs | 7,888 (67%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 6 hrs | 5,066 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 44 hrs | 3,617 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 102 hrs | 3,594 (31%) | Hurricane Helene |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Letcher County recorded 1,150 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Letcher County started July 28, 2022 (Flash Flood), lasting 164 hours and leaving up to 8,417 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Letcher County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Letcher County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Letcher County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | F | 4th |
| Carter County | F | 3rd |
| Menifee County | F | 5th |
| Breathitt County | F | 5th |
| Elliott County | F | 5th |
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 Letcher County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Letcher County recorded 1,150 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Letcher County's reliability grade?
Letcher County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Letcher County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2022 (Flash Flood), lasting 164 hours and affecting up to 8,417 customers.