Lyon County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Lyon 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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Lyon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lyon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 266 significant power outages in Lyon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 26 – Jun 1, 2024) came when tornadoes left 4,316 customers (98.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 27th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 138 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lyon County has risen recently: about 21 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 182 customers (4.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26 – Jun 1, 2024 | 4,316(98.3%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 3–6, 2025 | 2,869(65.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 2,861(65.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 18–20, 2023 | 2,638(60.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 2,372(54%) | 5 | Flooding |
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 Lyon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lyon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | 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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Lyon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lyon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lyon 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 Lyon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Kenergy Corp provide electric service in Lyon County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Lyon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 26 – Jun 1, 2024. It peaked at 4,316 customers without power (98.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Lyon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 266 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 138 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lyon County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/lyon-county