Trigg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2022 | 1 hrs | 10,584 (100%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 5 hrs | 10,490 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 2 hrs | 10,418 (98%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 2 hrs | 10,341 (98%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 2 hrs | 10,125 (96%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Trigg County recorded 856 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Trigg County started August 13, 2022, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 10,584 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Trigg County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Trigg County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Trigg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County | D | 35th |
| Union County | D | 36th |
| Robertson County | D | 33rd |
| Bell County | D | 36th |
| Fayette County | D | 37th |
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 Trigg County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Trigg County recorded 856 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Trigg County's reliability grade?
Trigg County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Trigg County?
The worst outage on record started August 13, 2022, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 10,584 customers.