McCracken CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | <1 hr | 9,954 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2021 | <1 hr | 9,743 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 10 hrs | 9,122 (25%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 17, 2025 | <1 hr | 8,379 (23%) | Heat |
| Feb 18, 2025 | <1 hr | 6,568 (18%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, McCracken County recorded 463 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McCracken County started December 23, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 9,954 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in McCracken County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McCracken County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to McCracken County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | B | 79th |
| Simpson County | A | 81st |
| Wolfe County | B | 78th |
| Boone County | B | 76th |
| Hardin County | B | 76th |
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 McCracken County?
Between 2015 and 2025, McCracken County recorded 463 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is McCracken County's reliability grade?
McCracken County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McCracken County?
The worst outage on record started December 23, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 9,954 customers.