Trimble County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Trimble 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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Trimble County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Trimble County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 171 significant power outages in Trimble County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–16, 2024) came when tornadoes left 4,303 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 52nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 107 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Trimble County has risen recently: about 13 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11–12, 2025) affected 392 customers (9.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–16, 2024 | 4,303(100%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Feb 29, 2024 | 4,150(97.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 19–22, 2019 | 3,809(89.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 15, 2022 | 2,743(64.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 4, 2018 | 2,496(58.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Trimble County?
Electric companies with service territory in Trimble County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) | Investor Owned | 448,013 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) | Cooperative | 18,640 | 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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Trimble County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Trimble County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Trimble 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 Trimble County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Louisville Gas & Electric Co, Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY) provide electric service in Trimble County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Trimble County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–16, 2024. It peaked at 4,303 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Trimble County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 171 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 107 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Trimble County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/trimble-county