Kentucky Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2 Kentucky customers (<0.001% of 2,458,328) were without power across 1 county, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Kentucky outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 1% of Kentucky electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Kentucky counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 2 | Licking Valley Rural E C C | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Kentucky power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Kentucky since 2014 (Mar 3–8, 2023) left as many as 528,390 customers (22.59% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Nov 12, 2025) peaked at 468,569 customers (Winter storm).
By EAGLE-I's count, Kentucky customers averaged about 7 hr 39 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2023, at 14 hr 54 min per customer.
Outages peak in March (20% of outage time). Outage time in Kentucky has risen recently: about 9 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 528,390(22.59%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 12, 2025 | 468,569(20.03%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 226,810(9.7%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | May 26–30, 2024 | 215,144(9.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 16–21, 2025 | 170,683(7.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Feb 11–25, 2021 | 154,430(6.6%) | 15 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 7 | Jun 25 – Jul 4, 2023 | 137,048(5.86%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | Sep 13, 2019 | 135,545(5.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Kentucky electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Kentucky, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Investor Owned | 155,775 | Not reporting | |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 77,362 | Not reporting | |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 73,125 | Not reporting | |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 67,902 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | Not reporting | |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 57,946 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 47,654 | Not reporting | |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 40,562 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bowling Green - (KY) | Municipal | 32,828 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Kentucky grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Kentucky customer went 6 hr 36 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Kentucky 10th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 51 min. Customers averaged 1.86 interruptions, each lasting about 3 hr 33 min. Over the last five years Kentucky averaged 9 hr 28 min of outages per customer per year (rank 10th).
View as table
| Year | KY SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 245.8 | 209 |
| 2016 | 194.3 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 193.3 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 407.5 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 204.2 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 284.7 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 698.8 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 345.5 | 333 |
| 2023 | 861.5 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 537.7 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 396.3 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Kentucky power outage news
- Tuesday storms cause damage, power outages across KentuckyZ93 Country · Nov 1, 1:44 PM EST
- Kentucky Power advances 2026 reliability improvementsDaily Energy Insider · Oct 28, 8:08 AM EDT
All Kentucky counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 120 Kentucky counties
- Adair County
- Allen County
- Anderson County
- Ballard County
- Barren County
- Bath County
- Bell County
- Boone County
- Bourbon County
- Boyd County
- Boyle County
- Bracken County
- Breathitt County
- Breckinridge County
- Bullitt County
- Butler County
- Caldwell County
- Calloway County
- Campbell County
- Carlisle County
- Carroll County
- Carter County
- Casey County
- Christian County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Crittenden County
- Cumberland County
- Daviess County
- Edmonson County
- Elliott County
- Estill County
- Fayette County
- Fleming County
- Floyd County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Gallatin County
- Garrard County
- Grant County
- Graves County
- Grayson County
- Green County
- Greenup County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Harlan County
- Harrison County
- Hart County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Hickman County
- Hopkins County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Jessamine County
- Johnson County
- Kenton County
- Knott County
- Knox County
- Larue County
- Laurel County
- Lawrence County
- Lee County
- Leslie County
- Letcher County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Livingston County
- Logan County
- Lyon County
- Madison County
- Magoffin County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- McCracken County
- McCreary County
- McLean County
- Meade County
- Menifee County
- Mercer County
- Metcalfe County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Morgan County2
- Muhlenberg County
- Nelson County
- Nicholas County
- Ohio County
- Oldham County
- Owen County
- Owsley County
- Pendleton County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Powell County
- Pulaski County
- Robertson County
- Rockcastle County
- Rowan County
- Russell County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- Simpson County
- Spencer County
- Taylor County
- Todd County
- Trigg County
- Trimble County
- Union County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Webster County
- Whitley County
- Wolfe County
- Woodford County
Kentucky power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Kentucky right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 2 customers without power in Kentucky, with the most in Morgan County (2). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Kentucky?
In 2025, the average Kentucky electricity customer was without power for 6 hr 36 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Kentucky 10th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.925% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Kentucky?
When an outage happened in 2025, Kentucky customers waited an average of 3 hr 33 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.86 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Kentucky?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Kentucky Utilities Co, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Kentucky Power Co and others serve the most customers in Kentucky. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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