Rockcastle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 72 hrs | 5,043 (53%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 58 hrs | 3,371 (36%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 98 hrs | 2,739 (29%) | High Wind |
| May 19, 2018 | 2 hrs | 2,688 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2 hrs | 2,513 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rockcastle County recorded 581 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rockcastle County started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 5,043 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rockcastle County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rockcastle County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Rockcastle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | F | 19th |
| Clinton County | F | 19th |
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
| Edmonson County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rockcastle County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rockcastle County recorded 581 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Rockcastle County's reliability grade?
Rockcastle County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rockcastle County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 5,043 customers.