Hart County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Hart 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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Hart County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hart County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Hart County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–10, 2023) came when high winds left 7,655 customers (70.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 62nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hart County has risen recently: about 14 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 113 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–10, 2023 | 7,655(70.3%) | 8 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 25 – Jul 3, 2023 | 7,121(65.4%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 17, 2018 | 3,127(28.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 19–20, 2016 | 3,124(28.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 12, 2025 | 3,057(28.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Hart County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hart County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 28,162 | 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.
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Hart County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hart County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hart 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 Hart County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Taylor County Rural E C C, Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Hart County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Hart County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–10, 2023. It peaked at 7,655 customers without power (70.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hart County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hart County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/hart-county