Washington County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 106 hrs | 6,505 (81%) | High Wind |
| Jul 20, 2017 | 1 hrs | 4,702 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2017 | 3 hrs | 3,817 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 10 hrs | 2,402 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 12, 2018 | 42 hrs | 2,145 (27%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Washington County recorded 612 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 106 hours and leaving up to 6,505 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | D | 37th |
| Bell County | D | 36th |
| Carlisle County | D | 37th |
| Union County | D | 36th |
| Nelson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Washington County recorded 612 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 106 hours and affecting up to 6,505 customers.