Woodford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2018 | 56 hrs | 13,455 (85%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 124 hrs | 11,346 (72%) | High Wind |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 7,405 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 31 hrs | 7,077 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 51 hrs | 6,873 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Woodford County recorded 610 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Woodford County started July 20, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 13,455 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Woodford County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Woodford County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Woodford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd County | F | 10th |
| Owsley County | F | 8th |
| Pike County | F | 8th |
| Floyd County | F | 11th |
| Johnson County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Woodford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Woodford County recorded 610 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Woodford County's reliability grade?
Woodford County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Woodford County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 13,455 customers.