Magoffin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 91 hrs | 3,584 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 64 hrs | 3,021 (44%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 12, 2016 | 5 hrs | 2,895 (42%) | Drought |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,884 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 62 hrs | 2,883 (42%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Magoffin County recorded 536 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Magoffin County started January 6, 2025, lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 3,584 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Magoffin County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Magoffin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Magoffin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Todd County | F | 13th |
| Floyd County | F | 11th |
| Edmonson County | F | 17th |
| Boyd County | F | 10th |
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
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 Magoffin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Magoffin County recorded 536 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Magoffin County's reliability grade?
Magoffin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Magoffin County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025, lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 3,584 customers.