Oldham County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Oldham 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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Oldham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oldham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Oldham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–9, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,419 customers (52.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 49th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oldham County has risen recently: about 11 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,923 customers (7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 14,419(52.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 14,118(51.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | 12,161(44.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 23–24, 2017 | 11,968(43.7%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jun 26–29, 2023 | 10,892(39.8%) | 4 | Hail and lightning |
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 Oldham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oldham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 18,640 | 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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Oldham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oldham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oldham 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 Oldham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Oldham County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Oldham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–9, 2023. It peaked at 14,419 customers without power (52.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Oldham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oldham County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/oldham-county