Bourbon County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Bourbon 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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Bourbon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bourbon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 277 significant power outages in Bourbon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,496 customers (60.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 44th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 108 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bourbon County has risen recently: about 14 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 186 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 4,496(60.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 8–10, 2016 | 4,247(57.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 25–28, 2023 | 3,571(48.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 26–30, 2024 | 3,287(44.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2,884(38.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Bourbon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bourbon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 29,554 | Not reporting | |
| City of Paris - (KY) | Municipal | 3,411 | 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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Bourbon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bourbon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bourbon 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 Bourbon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY), City of Paris - (KY) provide electric service in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Bourbon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–8, 2023. It peaked at 4,496 customers without power (60.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bourbon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 277 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 108 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bourbon County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/bourbon-county