Laurel County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Laurel 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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Laurel County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Laurel County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 169 significant power outages in Laurel County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–25, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 15,796 customers (44% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 77th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Laurel County has risen recently: about 7 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 629 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–25, 2021 | 15,796(44%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Nov 12, 2025 | 10,904(30.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 14–22, 2025 | 8,840(24.6%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 3–7, 2023 | 7,360(20.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 15, 2025 | 5,503(15.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Laurel County?
Electric companies with service territory in Laurel County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 73,125 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 24,414 | 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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Laurel County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Laurel County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Laurel 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 Laurel County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. provide electric service in Laurel County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Laurel County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–25, 2021. It peaked at 15,796 customers without power (44% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Laurel County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 169 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Laurel County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/laurel-county