Meade County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Meade 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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Meade County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Meade County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 117 significant power outages in Meade County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,043 customers (33.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 97th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Meade County has risen recently: about 6 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–11, 2025) affected 1,440 customers (8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 6,043(33.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 26–28, 2024 | 4,072(22.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2025 | 3,260(18%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 11, 2021 | 2,972(16.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jan 6–12, 2025 | 2,084(11.5%) | 7 | Winter storm |
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 Meade County?
Electric companies with service territory in Meade County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 31,899 | 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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Meade County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Meade County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Meade 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 Meade County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Meade County Rural E C C provide electric service in Meade County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Meade County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 6,043 customers without power (33.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Meade County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 117 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Meade County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/meade-county