Powell County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Powell 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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Powell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Powell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 203 significant power outages in Powell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when high winds left 5,632 customers (68.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 42nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% 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 Powell County has risen recently: about 13 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 96 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 5,632(68.3%) | 8 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 27, 2023 | 5,544(67.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 13, 2023 | 4,654(56.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 7, 2017 | 3,193(38.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2024 | 2,924(35.5%) | 5 | 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 Powell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Powell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 29,554 | 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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Powell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Powell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Powell 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 Powell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Clark Energy Coop Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Powell County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Powell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 5,632 customers without power (68.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Powell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 203 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Powell County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/powell-county