Owsley CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 2,443 (96%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,220 (88%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 84 hrs | 1,316 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 20 hrs | 1,218 (48%) | High Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 46 hrs | 1,171 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Owsley County recorded 587 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Owsley County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and leaving up to 2,443 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Owsley County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Owsley County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Owsley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | F | 8th |
| Johnson County | F | 7th |
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
| Boyd County | F | 10th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
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 Owsley County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Owsley County recorded 587 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Owsley County's reliability grade?
Owsley County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Owsley County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 66 hours and affecting up to 2,443 customers.