Kenton County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Kenton 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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Kenton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kenton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 273 significant power outages in Kenton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11, 2017) left 10,615 customers (14.2% 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 3 hr 13 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 111th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kenton County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,024 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11, 2017 | 10,615(14.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 6–8, 2022 | 9,670(13%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 8,821(11.8%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 4 | May 5, 2015 | 8,280(11.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 19–21, 2018 | 8,190(11%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
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 Kenton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kenton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Investor Owned | 155,775 | Not reporting | |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 67,902 | 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
No Kenton County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Kenton County
Covington, Independence, Erlanger
Nearby counties
Kenton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kenton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kenton 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 Kenton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Kentucky, Owen Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Kenton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11, 2017. It peaked at 10,615 customers without power (14.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Kenton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 273 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kenton County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/kenton-county