Ohio County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Ohio 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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Ohio County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ohio County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 254 significant power outages in Ohio County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 11–13, 2021) came when tornadoes left 9,485 customers (73.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 70th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ohio County has risen recently: about 8 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 618 customers (4.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11–13, 2021 | 9,485(73.7%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 27–28, 2017 | 5,222(40.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2023 | 4,863(37.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 4,528(35.2%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 22, 2015 | 3,618(28.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Ohio County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ohio County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 77,362 | Not reporting | |
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | 60,030 | Not reporting | |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 31,899 | 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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Ohio County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ohio County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ohio 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 Ohio County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp, Kenergy Corp, Meade County Rural E C C provide electric service in Ohio County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Ohio County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 11–13, 2021. It peaked at 9,485 customers without power (73.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Ohio County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 254 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ohio County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/ohio-county