McCreary County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 67 hrs | 7,829 (74%) | Strong Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 5,336 (50%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 55 hrs | 3,783 (36%) | High Wind |
| Oct 20, 2020 | 3 hrs | 3,590 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 73 hrs | 3,129 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, McCreary County recorded 498 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McCreary County started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 7,829 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in McCreary County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McCreary County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 McCreary County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County | D | 22nd |
| Bath County | D | 23rd |
| Muhlenberg County | D | 21st |
| Clay County | D | 21st |
| Metcalfe County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in McCreary County?
Between 2015 and 2025, McCreary County recorded 498 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is McCreary County's reliability grade?
McCreary County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McCreary County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 7,829 customers.