McCracken County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving McCracken 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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McCracken County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McCracken County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 220 significant power outages in McCracken County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 23, 2025) left 9,954 customers (27.1% 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 2 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 115th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McCracken County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 456 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23, 2025 | 9,954(27.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 17, 2021 | 9,743(26.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 15–18, 2025 | 9,122(24.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 17–20, 2025 | 8,379(22.8%) | 4 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 17–18, 2025 | 6,568(17.9%) | 2 | 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 McCracken County?
Electric companies with service territory in McCracken County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 30,865 | Not reporting | |
| City of Paducah - (KY) | Municipal | 22,843 | 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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McCracken County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McCracken County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McCracken 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 McCracken County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, City of Paducah - (KY) provide electric service in McCracken County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in McCracken County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 23, 2025. It peaked at 9,954 customers without power (27.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in McCracken County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 220 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McCracken County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/mccracken-county