Taylor County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Taylor 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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Taylor County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taylor County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 35 significant power outages in Taylor County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 4,393 customers (26.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 120th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taylor County has risen recently: about 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | 4,393(26.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 18–19, 2017 | 4,346(25.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30–31, 2024 | 3,315(19.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 2–3, 2023 | 3,312(19.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 21, 2025 | 3,273(19.5%) | 1 | 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 Taylor County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taylor County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 39,523 | Not reporting | |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 28,625 | 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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Taylor County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taylor County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taylor 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 Taylor County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Taylor County Rural E C C provide electric service in Taylor County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12, 2025. It peaked at 4,393 customers without power (26.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Taylor County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 35 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taylor County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/taylor-county