Wolfe CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 43 hrs | 2,315 (56%) | High Wind |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,312 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,103 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,089 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 6, 2022 | 6 hrs | 1,085 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Wolfe County recorded 336 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wolfe County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 43 hours and leaving up to 2,315 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wolfe County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wolfe County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th 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 Wolfe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County | B | 76th |
| Shelby County | B | 79th |
| McCracken County | B | 79th |
| Hardin County | B | 76th |
| Daviess County | B | 75th |
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 Wolfe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Wolfe County recorded 336 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Wolfe County's reliability grade?
Wolfe County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wolfe County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 2,315 customers.