Pendleton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.