Hickman County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Hickman 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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Hickman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hickman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 133 significant power outages in Hickman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 27, 2021) came when hail and lightning left 2,761 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 19th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 112 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hickman County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 12, 2025) affected 921 customers (40.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 27, 2021 | 2,761(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jan 6–8, 2021 | 2,760(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 18–19, 2020 | 2,759(100%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jan 14, 2021 | 2,759(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 25, 2021 | 2,759(100%) | 1 | 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 Hickman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hickman County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 40,562 | Not reporting | |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 3,419 | 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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Hickman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hickman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hickman 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 Hickman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, West Kentucky Rural E C C, Gibson Electric Members Corp provide electric service in Hickman County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Hickman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 27, 2021. It peaked at 2,761 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Hickman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 133 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 112 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hickman County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/hickman-county