Bullitt County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Bullitt 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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Bullitt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bullitt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 232 significant power outages in Bullitt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20, 2017) left 22,343 customers (55.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
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 83rd 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 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bullitt County has risen recently: about 7 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,679 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20, 2017 | 22,343(55.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 3–7, 2023 | 15,629(38.7%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 9, 2017 | 15,202(37.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 26–31, 2024 | 12,366(30.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 25–27, 2023 | 12,265(30.4%) | 3 | 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 Bullitt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bullitt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 57,946 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | 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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Cities in Bullitt County
Mount Washington, Shepherdsville
Nearby counties
Bullitt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bullitt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bullitt 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 Bullitt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Salt River Electric Coop Corp, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Bullitt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20, 2017. It peaked at 22,343 customers without power (55.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bullitt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 232 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 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bullitt County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/bullitt-county