Wolfe County, KY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Wolfe County, Kentucky share live outage data (Licking Valley Rural E C C), and none of them report outages here right now. Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Wolfe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wolfe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 112 significant power outages in Wolfe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 17–18, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,038 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 55th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wolfe County has risen recently: about 11 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 120 customers (2.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17–18, 2025 | 16,038(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–5, 2023 | 2,315(55.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 6–10, 2025 | 1,739(41.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 2, 2024 | 1,312(31.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2024 | 1,103(26.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Wolfe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wolfe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Cooperative | 17,955 | 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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Wolfe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wolfe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wolfe 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 Wolfe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Licking Valley Rural E C C provide electric service in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Wolfe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 17–18, 2025. It peaked at 16,038 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wolfe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 112 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wolfe County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/wolfe-county