Larue County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Larue 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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Larue County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Larue County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Larue County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,288 customers (70.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 105th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Larue County has risen recently: about 6 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 83 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6, 2016 | 5,288(70.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–10, 2023 | 3,724(49.8%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 4, 2018 | 2,974(39.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2024 | 2,400(32.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 23, 2023 | 1,920(25.7%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Larue County?
Electric companies with service territory in Larue County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 57,946 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 28,625 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 27,225 | 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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Larue County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Larue County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Larue 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 Larue County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Salt River Electric Coop Corp, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) and 1 others provide electric service in Larue County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Larue County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6, 2016. It peaked at 5,288 customers without power (70.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Larue County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Larue County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/larue-county