Christian County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Christian 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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Christian County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Christian County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Christian County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,854 customers (29.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 79th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Christian County has risen recently: about 7 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 5,058 customers (13.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 10,854(29.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 26 – Jun 1, 2024 | 9,254(25.4%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 8,315(22.9%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | May 3–6, 2017 | 7,877(21.7%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 26–29, 2019 | 7,399(20.3%) | 4 | 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 Christian County?
Electric companies with service territory in Christian County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 47,654 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hopkinsville | Municipal | 12,844 | 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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Christian County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Christian County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Christian 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 Christian County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop, City of Hopkinsville provide electric service in Christian County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Christian County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 10,854 customers without power (29.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Christian County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Christian County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/christian-county