Muhlenberg County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 131 hrs | 15,740 (88%) | Flood |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 104 hrs | 8,674 (49%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 14 hrs | 6,917 (39%) | Heat |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 6,579 (37%) | Dense Fog |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,972 (34%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Muhlenberg County recorded 589 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Muhlenberg County started May 26, 2024 (Flood), lasting 131 hours and leaving up to 15,740 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Muhlenberg County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Muhlenberg County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Muhlenberg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | D | 21st |
| Butler County | D | 22nd |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| McCreary County | D | 22nd |
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Muhlenberg County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Muhlenberg County recorded 589 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Muhlenberg County's reliability grade?
Muhlenberg County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Muhlenberg County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Flood), lasting 131 hours and affecting up to 15,740 customers.