Woodford County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Woodford 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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Woodford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Woodford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Woodford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–24, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,455 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 10th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Woodford County has risen recently: about 26 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 203 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–24, 2018 | 13,455(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 11,346(92.1%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | 7,405(60.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 30 – Jul 5, 2023 | 6,873(55.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 11–12, 2021 | 5,057(41%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Woodford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Woodford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 559,439 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Cooperative | 65,157 | Not reporting | |
| City of Frankfort - (KY) | Municipal | 22,336 | 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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Woodford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Woodford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Woodford 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 Woodford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, City of Frankfort - (KY) provide electric service in Woodford County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Woodford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–24, 2018. It peaked at 13,455 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 Woodford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Woodford County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/woodford-county