Leslie County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Leslie 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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Leslie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Leslie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 446 significant power outages in Leslie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12–22, 2020) came when high winds left 5,520 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 50 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 1st of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 252 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Leslie County has held roughly steady recently: about 46 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,108 customers (20.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12–22, 2020 | 5,520(100%) | 11 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 8, 2025 | 4,718(89.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 26 – Jun 1, 2024 | 3,582(67.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 16, 2015 | 3,517(66.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 2, 2018 | 3,336(63%) | 1 | 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 Leslie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Leslie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | 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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Leslie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Leslie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Leslie 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 Leslie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. provide electric service in Leslie County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Leslie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12–22, 2020. It peaked at 5,520 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Leslie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 446 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 50 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 252 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Leslie County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/leslie-county