Metcalfe County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Metcalfe 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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Metcalfe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Metcalfe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 201 significant power outages in Metcalfe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,026 customers (64.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 53rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 101 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Metcalfe County has risen recently: about 14 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 72 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 4,026(64.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2023 | 3,843(61.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 19–20, 2021 | 2,779(44.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 12–15, 2020 | 2,777(44.6%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 16–21, 2025 | 2,278(36.6%) | 6 | 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 Metcalfe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Metcalfe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 28,162 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 27,225 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 26,555 | 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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Metcalfe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Metcalfe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Taylor County Rural E C C, Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp - (KY), Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Metcalfe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–8, 2023. It peaked at 4,026 customers without power (64.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Metcalfe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 201 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 101 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Metcalfe County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/metcalfe-county