Whitley County, KY Power Outages
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Whitley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whitley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Whitley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–17, 2020) came when high winds left 7,182 customers (39.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 32 min of power per year, close to the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 73rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whitley County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 759 customers (4.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–17, 2020 | 7,182(39.1%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 5,856(31.9%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 19–20, 2020 | 5,629(30.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 30, 2024 | 3,937(21.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 16–20, 2025 | 3,468(18.9%) | 5 | 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 Whitley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whitley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 24,414 | Not reporting | |
| Corbin City Utilities Comm | Municipal | 4,273 | Not reporting | |
| City of Jellico | Municipal | 2,116 | 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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Whitley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whitley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whitley 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 Whitley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc., Corbin City Utilities Comm, City of Jellico provide electric service in Whitley County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Whitley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–17, 2020. It peaked at 7,182 customers without power (39.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Whitley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whitley County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/whitley-county