Jackson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 164 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 11, 2023) left 6,894 customers (97% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 54 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 29th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 95 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–11, 2025) affected 91 customers (1.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 11, 2023 | 6,894(97%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 14–24, 2021 | 5,910(83.2%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 2,742(38.6%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 27–29, 2024 | 1,742(24.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 25, 2020 | 1,547(21.8%) | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kentucky. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Jackson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 11, 2023. It peaked at 6,894 customers without power (97% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 164 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 95 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/jackson-county