Russell County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Russell 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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Russell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Russell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 220 significant power outages in Russell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–12, 2023) came when high winds left 6,080 customers (52.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 48th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 92 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Russell County has risen recently: about 16 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 1,024 customers (8.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–12, 2023 | 6,080(52.4%) | 10 | High winds |
| 2 | May 14–21, 2025 | 4,937(42.6%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 24–30, 2023 | 4,576(39.5%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 21, 2023 | 3,456(29.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jul 4–6, 2023 | 3,442(29.7%) | 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 Russell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Russell 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 | |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Cooperative | 28,162 | 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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Russell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Russell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Russell 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 Russell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Taylor County Rural E C C provide electric service in Russell County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Russell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–12, 2023. It peaked at 6,080 customers without power (52.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Russell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 220 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 92 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Russell County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/russell-county