Livingston CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2018 | 19 hrs | 3,202 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 7 hrs | 2,161 (37%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 9 hrs | 1,857 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 34 hrs | 1,815 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| May 25, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,618 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Livingston County recorded 453 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston County started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 3,202 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Livingston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 51st |
| Calloway County | C | 49th |
| Owen County | C | 52nd |
| Grant County | C | 48th |
| Caldwell County | C | 48th |
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 Livingston County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Livingston County recorded 453 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Livingston County's reliability grade?
Livingston County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 3,202 customers.