Wayne County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · 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 | 57 hrs | 6,300 (47%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 72 hrs | 4,905 (37%) | Hail |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 66 hrs | 3,866 (29%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 14 hrs | 3,821 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,661 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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).
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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 |
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.