Nelson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Nelson 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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Nelson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nelson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 241 significant power outages in Nelson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20, 2017) left 15,158 customers (67.7% 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 8 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 56th 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 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nelson County has risen recently: about 13 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 685 customers (3.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20, 2017 | 15,158(67.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 9, 2017 | 11,813(52.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 3–8, 2023 | 10,759(48.1%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | May 3, 2017 | 4,948(22.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 5–10, 2025 | 4,232(18.9%) | 6 | 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 Nelson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nelson 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 | |
| City of Bardstown - (KY) | Municipal | 4,747 | 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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Nelson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nelson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nelson 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 Nelson 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) and 1 others provide electric service in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Nelson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20, 2017. It peaked at 15,158 customers without power (67.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Nelson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 241 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nelson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/nelson-county