Ballard County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Ballard 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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Ballard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ballard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 164 significant power outages in Ballard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29–30, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,358 customers (79.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 14 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 66th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ballard County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 227 customers (5.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29–30, 2018 | 3,358(79.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 26–27, 2024 | 2,750(65%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 14–15, 2019 | 2,558(60.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2018 | 2,403(56.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 21–24, 2019 | 1,941(45.9%) | 4 | 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 Ballard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ballard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 30,865 | 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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Ballard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ballard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ballard 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 Ballard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation provide electric service in Ballard County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Ballard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29–30, 2018. It peaked at 3,358 customers without power (79.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ballard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 164 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ballard County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/ballard-county