Mercer County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Mercer 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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Mercer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mercer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Mercer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 12, 2023) came when tornadoes left 6,309 customers (54.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 102nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mercer County has risen recently: about 6 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 183 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 12, 2023 | 6,309(54.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Nov 5–7, 2025 | 3,744(32.2%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 3,261(28%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2016 | 3,080(26.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 26–28, 2024 | 2,878(24.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Mercer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mercer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 57,946 | Not reporting | |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 28,625 | 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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Mercer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mercer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mercer 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 Mercer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Salt River Electric Coop Corp, Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Mercer County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Mercer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 12, 2023. It peaked at 6,309 customers without power (54.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Mercer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mercer County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/mercer-county