Barren County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Barren 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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Barren County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barren County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Barren County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,038 customers (44.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 84th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barren County has risen recently: about 9 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–20, 2025) affected 1,129 customers (4.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2023 | 11,038(44.8%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 10,368(42%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 25–28, 2024 | 6,510(26.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 17–23, 2025 | 3,703(15%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 31, 2020 | 3,158(12.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Barren County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barren County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 77,362 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 27,225 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | Not reporting | |
| City of Glasgow - (KY) | Municipal | 7,688 | 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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Barren County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barren County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barren 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 Barren County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp, Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY), Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) and 1 others provide electric service in Barren County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Barren County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2023. It peaked at 11,038 customers without power (44.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Barren County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barren County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/barren-county