Henderson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Henderson 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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Henderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 217 significant power outages in Henderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–9, 2025) came when a winter storm left 10,749 customers (50% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 95th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% 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 Henderson County has risen recently: about 7 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 841 customers (3.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–9, 2025 | 10,749(50%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 8,164(38%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Nov 10–12, 2025 | 4,900(22.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 9, 2022 | 4,472(20.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 15, 2018 | 4,288(20%) | 1 | Ice 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 Henderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | Not reporting | |
| Henderson City Utility Comm | Municipal | 12,316 | 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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Henderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henderson 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 Henderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Kenergy Corp, Henderson City Utility Comm provide electric service in Henderson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Henderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–9, 2025. It peaked at 10,749 customers without power (50% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Henderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 217 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henderson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/henderson-county