Adair County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Adair County, Kentucky don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adair County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adair County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 93 significant power outages in Adair County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 2,772 customers (26% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 118th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adair County has risen recently: about 2 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 108 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 2,772(26%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 2,346(22%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | May 17–19, 2025 | 2,278(21.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 10–12, 2022 | 2,253(21.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 24–26, 2023 | 1,696(15.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Adair County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adair County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 73,125 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 28,162 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 27,225 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kentucky. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adair County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adair County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adair County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adair County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Taylor County Rural E C C, Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) and 1 others provide electric service in Adair County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Adair County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 2,772 customers without power (26% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Adair County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 93 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adair County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/adair-county