Robertson CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,464 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 12 hrs | 1,279 (54%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 74 hrs | 1,233 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 20 hrs | 914 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 2 hrs | 785 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Robertson County recorded 534 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Robertson County started May 12, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,464 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Robertson County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Robertson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Robertson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | D | 33rd |
| Hart County | D | 33rd |
| Harlan County | D | 32nd |
| Trigg County | D | 35th |
| Bourbon County | D | 35th |
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 Robertson County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Robertson County recorded 534 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Robertson County's reliability grade?
Robertson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Robertson County?
The worst outage on record started May 12, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,464 customers.