Carter County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Carter 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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Carter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 280 significant power outages in Carter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021) came when flooding left 11,506 customers (89.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 5th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 67% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carter County has fallen recently: about 14 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 42 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 621 customers (4.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021 | 11,506(89.6%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024 | 5,888(45.9%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 13–17, 2015 | 5,868(45.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 3–5, 2023 | 3,569(27.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 15–19, 2022 | 3,243(25.3%) | 5 | 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 Carter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 15,683 | Not reporting | |
| City of Olive Hill - (KY) | Municipal | 1,250 | 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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Carter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carter 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 Carter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp, City of Olive Hill - (KY) provide electric service in Carter County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Carter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021. It peaked at 11,506 customers without power (89.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Carter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 280 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carter County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/carter-county