Metcalfe CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 124 hrs | 4,026 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 55 hrs | 3,843 (57%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 19, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,779 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 9 hrs | 2,777 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2025 | 44 hrs | 2,278 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Metcalfe County recorded 446 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Metcalfe County started March 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 124 hours and leaving up to 4,026 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Metcalfe County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Metcalfe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Metcalfe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hickman County | D | 24th |
| Powell County | D | 25th |
| Bath County | D | 23rd |
| Rowan County | D | 25th |
| Fleming County | D | 26th |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Metcalfe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Metcalfe County recorded 446 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Metcalfe County's reliability grade?
Metcalfe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Metcalfe County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 124 hours and affecting up to 4,026 customers.