Pendleton County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 49 hrs | 2,821 (39%) | High Wind |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 22 hrs | 2,799 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 41 hrs | 2,511 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 55 hrs | 2,321 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,104 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pendleton County recorded 623 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pendleton County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 2,821 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pendleton County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pendleton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th 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 Pendleton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County | D | 39th |
| Warren County | C | 40th |
| Spencer County | C | 41st |
| Nelson County | D | 38th |
| Gallatin County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pendleton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pendleton County recorded 623 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Pendleton County's reliability grade?
Pendleton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pendleton County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 2,821 customers.