Breckinridge County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Breckinridge 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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Breckinridge County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Breckinridge County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 114 significant power outages in Breckinridge County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,323 customers (31.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 108th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Breckinridge County has risen recently: about 5 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 272 customers (2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 4,323(31.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 31, 2025 | 3,451(25.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Apr 5, 2023 | 3,163(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 1, 2023 | 3,056(22.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 15, 2024 | 2,971(21.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Breckinridge County?
Electric companies with service territory in Breckinridge County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 31,899 | 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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Breckinridge County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Breckinridge County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kenergy Corp, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Meade County Rural E C C provide electric service in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Breckinridge County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 4,323 customers without power (31.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Breckinridge County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 114 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Breckinridge County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/breckinridge-county