Martin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | 5 hrs | 4,432 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 28 hrs | 3,906 (64%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 74 hrs | 3,519 (58%) | High Wind |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 26 hrs | 3,075 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 11 hrs | 3,042 (50%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Martin County recorded 802 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Martin County started August 15, 2023, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 4,432 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Martin County, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Martin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Martin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carter County | F | 3rd |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Letcher County | F | 4th |
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
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 Martin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Martin County recorded 802 outage events, averaging 5.6 hours each.
What is Martin County's reliability grade?
Martin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The worst outage on record started August 15, 2023, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 4,432 customers.