Scott County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 13,817 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 116 hrs | 7,778 (26%) | High Wind |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 25 hrs | 7,691 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2018 | 2 hrs | 6,606 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 78 hrs | 6,028 (20%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 398 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 13,817 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 47 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | C | 58th |
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
| Morgan County | C | 57th |
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Marshall County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 398 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started November 12, 2025, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 13,817 customers.