Johnson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Johnson 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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Johnson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Johnson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 319 significant power outages in Johnson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 5, 2021) came when flooding left 10,000 customers (77.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 14th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Johnson County has fallen recently: about 18 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,006 customers (7.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 5, 2021 | 10,000(77.9%) | 23 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 16–23, 2022 | 5,379(41.9%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 6–12, 2016 | 5,220(40.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 6–13, 2025 | 5,172(40.3%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 15–18, 2025 | 3,501(27.3%) | 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 Johnson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Johnson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 12,533 | 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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Johnson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Johnson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Johnson 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 Johnson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Johnson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 5, 2021. It peaked at 10,000 customers without power (77.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Johnson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 319 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 96 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Johnson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/johnson-county