Caldwell County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Caldwell 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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Caldwell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Caldwell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 199 significant power outages in Caldwell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 26–30, 2024) came when tornadoes left 3,094 customers (52.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 63rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 89 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Caldwell County has risen recently: about 10 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 69 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26–30, 2024 | 3,094(52.1%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 6–8, 2016 | 2,705(45.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 9–16, 2021 | 2,603(43.9%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 27, 2025 | 2,314(39%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 1, 2025 | 2,305(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 Caldwell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Caldwell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | Not reporting | |
| City of Princeton - (KY) | Municipal | 3,802 | 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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Caldwell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Caldwell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Kenergy Corp, City of Princeton - (KY) provide electric service in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 26–30, 2024. It peaked at 3,094 customers without power (52.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Caldwell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 199 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 89 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Caldwell County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/caldwell-county