Jefferson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Jefferson 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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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 141,810 customers (36.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 80th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has risen recently: about 8 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 4,125 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 141,810(36.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 82,578(21.2%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 79,447(20.4%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Sep 13, 2019 | 65,587(16.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 26–29, 2024 | 54,284(13.9%) | 4 | 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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 57,946 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 18,640 | 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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Cities in Jefferson County
Louisville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively
Nearby counties
Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Salt River Electric Coop Corp, Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 141,810 customers without power (36.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/jefferson-county