Estill County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Estill 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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Estill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Estill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 174 significant power outages in Estill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024) came when high winds left 4,671 customers (64.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 28th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Estill County has risen recently: about 19 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 79 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 4,671(64.7%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 17, 2014 | 3,205(44.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 10–13, 2016 | 3,192(44.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21, 2016 | 3,190(44.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 10, 2016 | 3,186(44.1%) | 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 Estill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Estill County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 29,554 | 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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Estill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Estill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Estill 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 Estill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Estill County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Estill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024. It peaked at 4,671 customers without power (64.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Estill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 174 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 94 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Estill County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/estill-county