McCracken County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | 1 hrs | 9,954 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 1 hrs | 9,743 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 10 hrs | 9,122 (25%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1 hrs | 8,379 (23%) | Heat |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 0 hrs | 6,568 (18%) | Flash Flood |
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 1 hours 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).
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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 |
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 1 hours and affecting up to 9,954 customers.