Garrard County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Garrard 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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Garrard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Garrard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 146 significant power outages in Garrard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 3,176 customers (36.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 99th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% 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 Garrard County has risen recently: about 5 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 779 customers (9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 3,176(36.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 28, 2018 | 2,981(34.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 2,410(27.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 3–4, 2025 | 1,823(21%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 1,714(19.8%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Garrard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Garrard 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 | |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 28,625 | 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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Garrard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Garrard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Garrard 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 Garrard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Garrard County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Garrard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 3,176 customers without power (36.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Garrard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 146 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Garrard County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/garrard-county