Trimble CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 29 hrs | 4,303 (91%) | Tornado |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 6 hrs | 4,150 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| May 22, 2019 | 2 hrs | 3,809 (80%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 15, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,743 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,496 (53%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Trimble County recorded 396 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Trimble County started March 14, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 4,303 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Trimble County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Trimble County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Trimble County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | D | 31st |
| McLean County | D | 31st |
| Hopkins County | D | 31st |
| Logan County | D | 30th |
| Lyon County | D | 30th |
Most reliable counties in Kentucky
The top 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | A | 96th |
| Webster County | A | 92nd |
| Green County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Kentucky
The bottom 3 counties in Kentucky by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Lawrence County | F | 1st |
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
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 Trimble County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Trimble County recorded 396 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Trimble County's reliability grade?
Trimble County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Trimble County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 4,303 customers.