Bracken County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Bracken 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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Bracken County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bracken County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 293 significant power outages in Bracken County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024) came when high winds left 3,545 customers (92.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 26th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 137 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bracken County has risen recently: about 15 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,282 customers (33.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 3,545(92.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 10–12, 2020 | 3,505(91.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 10–12, 2025 | 2,800(73%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 16, 2021 | 2,651(69.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 4, 2016 | 2,618(68.3%) | 1 | 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 Bracken County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bracken 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 | |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 26,386 | 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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Bracken County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bracken County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bracken 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 Bracken County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc provide electric service in Bracken County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Bracken County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024. It peaked at 3,545 customers without power (92.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Bracken County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 293 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 137 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bracken County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/bracken-county