Hopkins County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Hopkins 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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Hopkins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hopkins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 221 significant power outages in Hopkins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 11–17, 2021) came when tornadoes left 9,493 customers (46.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 47th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hopkins County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 439 customers (2.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11–17, 2021 | 9,493(46.9%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 25–31, 2024 | 9,292(45.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–5, 2023 | 6,847(33.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | May 27–28, 2017 | 5,050(25%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 3–6, 2022 | 5,036(24.9%) | 4 | 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 Hopkins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hopkins 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 | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | Not reporting | |
| Madisonville Municipal Utils | Municipal | 8,453 | 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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Hopkins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hopkins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hopkins 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 Hopkins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Kenergy Corp, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN), Madisonville Municipal Utils provide electric service in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Hopkins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 11–17, 2021. It peaked at 9,493 customers without power (46.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Hopkins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 221 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hopkins County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/hopkins-county