Nicholas County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Nicholas 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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Nicholas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nicholas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Nicholas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 1,907 customers (54.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 46th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nicholas County has risen recently: about 13 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 78 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 1,907(54.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 14, 2025 | 1,872(53.5%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Oct 5, 2023 | 1,650(47.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 7, 2024 | 1,647(47%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 24 – Oct 2, 2024 | 1,458(41.6%) | 9 | High winds |
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 Nicholas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nicholas 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 | |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 26,386 | 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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Nicholas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nicholas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nicholas 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 Nicholas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc provide electric service in Nicholas County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Nicholas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 1,907 customers without power (54.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Nicholas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nicholas County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/nicholas-county