Owen CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 59 hrs | 4,006 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 15 hrs | 2,571 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,446 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,400 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,277 (29%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Owen County recorded 706 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Owen County started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 4,006 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Owen County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Owen County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Owen County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 51st |
| Bullitt County | C | 52nd |
| Barren County | C | 53rd |
| Mason County | C | 53rd |
| Livingston County | C | 50th |
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 Owen County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Owen County recorded 706 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Owen County's reliability grade?
Owen County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Owen County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 4,006 customers.