Clinton County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Clinton 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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Clinton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clinton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 223 significant power outages in Clinton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 5,992 customers (88.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 6 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 32nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 131 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clinton County has risen recently: about 19 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 404 customers (6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 5,992(88.9%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 3, 2024 | 5,734(85%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 5,585(82.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | May 26–31, 2024 | 4,424(65.6%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Nov 4, 2023 | 3,149(46.7%) | 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 Clinton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clinton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 73,125 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | 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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Clinton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clinton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clinton 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 Clinton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Clinton County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–19, 2021. It peaked at 5,992 customers without power (88.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Clinton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 223 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 131 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clinton County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/clinton-county