Wayne 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 | 57 hrs | 6,300 (47%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 72 hrs | 4,905 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 3,866 (29%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 14 hrs | 3,821 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 22, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,661 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Wayne County, Kentucky that day.
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 538 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 6,300 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grayson County | D | 29th |
| Oldham County | D | 28th |
| Hancock County | D | 30th |
| Lyon County | D | 30th |
| 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 Wayne County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 538 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 6,300 customers.