Fulton County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Fulton 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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Fulton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fulton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Fulton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–5, 2021) came when tornadoes left 1,781 customers (43.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 94th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fulton County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2024) affected 399 customers (9.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–5, 2021 | 1,781(43.6%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 1,518(37.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 24–30, 2024 | 1,200(29.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 11–15, 2021 | 1,047(25.6%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jun 19–23, 2019 | 1,015(24.8%) | 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 Fulton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fulton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 3,419 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fulton - (KY) | Municipal | 1,608 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hickman | Municipal | 1,028 | 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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Fulton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fulton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fulton 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 Fulton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Gibson Electric Members Corp, City of Fulton - (KY), City of Hickman provide electric service in Fulton County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–5, 2021. It peaked at 1,781 customers without power (43.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Fulton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fulton County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/fulton-county