Muhlenberg County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Muhlenberg 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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Muhlenberg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Muhlenberg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 246 significant power outages in Muhlenberg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24 – Jun 1, 2024) came when flooding left 15,740 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 31st of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Muhlenberg County has risen recently: about 22 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–21, 2025) affected 215 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24 – Jun 1, 2024 | 15,740(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 2–10, 2023 | 8,674(58.2%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 26, 2023 | 6,917(46.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 12, 2025 | 6,579(44.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 31, 2016 | 5,972(40.1%) | 1 | 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 Muhlenberg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Muhlenberg 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 | |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 47,654 | 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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Muhlenberg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Muhlenberg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Kenergy Corp, Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop provide electric service in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Muhlenberg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24 – Jun 1, 2024. It peaked at 15,740 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Muhlenberg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 246 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Muhlenberg County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/muhlenberg-county