Hardin County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Hardin 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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Hardin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hardin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Hardin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–7, 2023) came when high winds left 17,749 customers (29.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 114th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hardin County has risen recently: about 4 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,262 customers (3.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–7, 2023 | 17,749(29.1%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 20, 2015 | 10,394(17%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Nov 10–12, 2025 | 9,312(15.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 20–21, 2016 | 9,300(15.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 14, 2015 | 9,276(15.2%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Hardin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hardin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 31,899 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 27,225 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kentucky. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Hardin County
Elizabethtown, Radcliff
Nearby counties
Hardin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hardin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hardin 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 Hardin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Meade County Rural E C C and 1 others provide electric service in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–7, 2023. It peaked at 17,749 customers without power (29.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hardin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hardin County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/hardin-county