Simpson County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Simpson 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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Simpson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Simpson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 84 significant power outages in Simpson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when high winds left 3,507 customers (29.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 116th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Simpson County has risen recently: about 3 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 141 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 3,507(29.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 13, 2018 | 2,821(23.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2019 | 2,641(22.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 8, 2024 | 2,303(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 24, 2022 | 2,249(18.9%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Simpson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Simpson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 77,362 | Not reporting | |
| City of Franklin - (KY) | Municipal | 5,939 | 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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Simpson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Simpson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Simpson 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 Simpson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp, City of Franklin - (KY) provide electric service in Simpson County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Simpson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 3,507 customers without power (29.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Simpson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 84 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Simpson County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/simpson-county