Russell 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 | 81 hrs | 6,080 (44%) | High Wind |
| May 17, 2025 | 35 hrs | 4,937 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 9 hrs | 4,576 (33%) | Tornado |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,456 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,442 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Russell County recorded 565 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Russell County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 6,080 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Russell County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Russell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Russell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County | D | 31st |
| McLean County | D | 31st |
| Monroe County | D | 31st |
| Trimble County | D | 31st |
| Logan County | D | 30th |
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 Russell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Russell County recorded 565 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Russell County's reliability grade?
Russell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Russell County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 6,080 customers.