Harrison County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Harrison 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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Harrison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harrison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Harrison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–6, 2023) came when high winds left 4,636 customers (48.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 92nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harrison County has risen recently: about 6 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 164 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 4,636(48.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 15–16, 2025 | 4,236(44.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 27–29, 2024 | 3,270(34%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 12, 2025 | 3,216(33.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 26–27, 2024 | 1,949(20.3%) | 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 Harrison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harrison 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 |
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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Harrison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harrison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harrison 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 Harrison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp provide electric service in Harrison County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Harrison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–6, 2023. It peaked at 4,636 customers without power (48.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Harrison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harrison County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/harrison-county