Bell County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Bell 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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Bell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 334 significant power outages in Bell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 7,312 customers (59.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 61st of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bell County has risen recently: about 9 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 136 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 7,312(59.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 16, 2021 | 4,899(40%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 11–12, 2016 | 4,710(38.5%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Mar 28–29, 2021 | 3,968(32.4%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 28–29, 2015 | 3,873(31.6%) | 2 | 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 Bell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 24,414 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kentucky. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Bell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bell 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 Bell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. provide electric service in Bell County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Bell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 7,312 customers without power (59.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Bell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 334 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bell County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/bell-county