Gallatin County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Gallatin 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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Gallatin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gallatin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in Gallatin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 18, 2019) came when flooding left 3,211 customers (73.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 75th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gallatin County has risen recently: about 7 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 89 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 18, 2019 | 3,211(73.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 2,534(58.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 1–2, 2023 | 2,354(54%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 3, 2024 | 1,569(36%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jul 17, 2017 | 1,415(32.5%) | 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 Gallatin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gallatin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Investor Owned | 155,775 | Not reporting | |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 67,902 | 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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Gallatin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gallatin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gallatin 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 Gallatin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Duke Energy Kentucky, Owen Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Gallatin County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Gallatin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 18, 2019. It peaked at 3,211 customers without power (73.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Gallatin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gallatin County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/gallatin-county