Pulaski County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Pulaski 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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Pulaski County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–21, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 14,885 customers (35.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 44 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 57th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pulaski County has risen recently: about 11 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3–4, 2025) affected 668 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–21, 2021 | 14,885(35.2%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 13,765(32.6%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | May 26–28, 2024 | 11,609(27.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 16–22, 2025 | 7,741(18.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 2–5, 2020 | 6,994(16.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Pulaski County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pulaski County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 73,125 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 28,625 | 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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Pulaski County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pulaski County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–21, 2021. It peaked at 14,885 customers without power (35.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Pulaski County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pulaski County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/pulaski-county