Rowan County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 135 hrs | 6,413 (42%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 5,235 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,796 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 2 hrs | 3,782 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 179 hrs | 3,252 (22%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rowan County recorded 417 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rowan County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 135 hours and leaving up to 6,413 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Rowan County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rowan County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Rowan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fleming County | D | 26th |
| Powell County | D | 25th |
| Anderson County | D | 26th |
| Bracken County | D | 26th |
| Hickman County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rowan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rowan County recorded 417 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Rowan County's reliability grade?
Rowan County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rowan County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 135 hours and affecting up to 6,413 customers.