Owen County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Owen 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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Owen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Owen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 282 significant power outages in Owen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–5, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,006 customers (72% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 76th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 113 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Owen County has risen recently: about 7 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 74 customers (1.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–5, 2017 | 4,006(72%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 12–15, 2023 | 2,571(46.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–22, 2023 | 2,446(44%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2,400(43.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 15–17, 2024 | 2,277(40.9%) | 3 | 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 Owen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Owen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 67,902 | 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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Owen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Owen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Owen 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 Owen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Owen Electric Coop Inc, Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Owen County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Owen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–5, 2017. It peaked at 4,006 customers without power (72% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Owen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 282 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 113 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Owen County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/owen-county