Nicholas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,907 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 5 hrs | 1,872 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 5, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,650 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,647 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 60 hrs | 1,458 (28%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Nicholas County recorded 627 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nicholas County started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,907 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nicholas County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nicholas County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Nicholas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County | D | 40th |
| Warren County | C | 40th |
| Nelson County | D | 38th |
| Spencer County | C | 41st |
| Carlisle County | D | 37th |
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 Nicholas County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Nicholas County recorded 627 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Nicholas County's reliability grade?
Nicholas County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nicholas County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,907 customers.