Lee County, KY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Lee County, Kentucky share live outage data (Licking Valley Rural E C C), and none of them report outages here right now. Kentucky Utilities Co and Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 294 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 18, 2016) left 3,417 customers (86.3% 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 22 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 13th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has risen recently: about 29 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 203 customers (5.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 18, 2016 | 3,417(86.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 12–13, 2019 | 3,376(85.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 3,249(82%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2024 | 2,601(65.7%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 11–13, 2020 | 2,494(63%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Cooperative | 17,955 | 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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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Licking Valley Rural E C C provide electric service in Lee County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 18, 2016. It peaked at 3,417 customers without power (86.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 294 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lee County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/lee-county