Pike County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 37 hrs | 16,027 (51%) | High Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 82 hrs | 10,091 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 34 hrs | 9,744 (31%) | High Wind |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 69 hrs | 9,581 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 78 hrs | 6,920 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 1,410 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started April 13, 2020 (High Wind), lasting 37 hours and leaving up to 16,027 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 157 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike 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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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Owsley County | F | 8th |
| Johnson County | F | 7th |
| Woodford County | F | 9th |
| Boyd County | F | 10th |
| Lewis County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 1,410 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (High Wind), lasting 37 hours and affecting up to 16,027 customers.