Harlan County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Harlan 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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Harlan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harlan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 321 significant power outages in Harlan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14–22, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,681 customers (41.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 59th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harlan County has risen recently: about 11 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 470 customers (3.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14–22, 2025 | 5,681(41.5%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16–18, 2025 | 5,451(39.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 5,286(38.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 12, 2025 | 3,949(28.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 16–17, 2016 | 3,460(25.3%) | 2 | 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 Harlan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harlan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 24,414 | Not reporting | |
| City of Benham | Municipal | 271 | 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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Harlan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harlan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harlan 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 Harlan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN), Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc., City of Benham provide electric service in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Harlan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14–22, 2025. It peaked at 5,681 customers without power (41.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Harlan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 321 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harlan County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/harlan-county