Meade County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 78 hrs | 6,043 (33%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 51 hrs | 4,072 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 40 hrs | 3,260 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 17 hrs | 2,972 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 23 hrs | 2,256 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Meade County recorded 223 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Meade County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 78 hours and leaving up to 6,043 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Meade County, with 26 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Meade County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th 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 Meade County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Garrard County | B | 62nd |
| Scott County | C | 58th |
| Clark County | C | 58th |
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Meade County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Meade County recorded 223 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Meade County's reliability grade?
Meade County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Meade County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 78 hours and affecting up to 6,043 customers.