Kentucky Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of Kentucky power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 752 tracked customers are currently without power out of 2,239,899 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 128 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Rowan (208), Jefferson (180), and Johnson (100).
Current outage totals for Kentucky appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:53 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
Kentucky power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Kentucky
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan | 208 | 13,168 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Jefferson | 180 | 411,001 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Johnson | 100 | 12,198 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Floyd | 84 | 19,700 | Mar 19, 2026 3:03 PM |
| Trimble | 62 | 3,542 | Mar 19, 2026 2:42 PM |
| Laurel | 59 | 33,152 | Mar 19, 2026 2:37 PM |
| Grayson | 59 | 18,036 | Mar 19, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Breathitt | 59 | 7,030 | Mar 19, 2026 3:28 PM |
| Letcher | 56 | 11,584 | Mar 19, 2026 3:09 PM |
| Boone | 45 | 65,358 | Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM |
Cities and regions in Kentucky
Utility providers in Kentucky
Inter-County Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 156 · Tracked: 27,432
Blue Grass Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 150 · Tracked: 63,936
Jackson Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 118 · Tracked: 52,761
Kentucky Power
Customers out: 105 · Tracked: 159,334
Duke Energy
Customers out: 84 · Tracked: 921,867
Clark Energy Coop
Customers out: 45 · Tracked: 27,461
Kentucky Utilities
Customers out: 40 · Tracked: 29,287
Kenergy Corp
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 59,703
Salt River Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 57,093
Clarksville Department of Electricity
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 85,557
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 31,523
Fleming-Mason Energy
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 25,215
Taylor County RECC
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 28,138
Big Sandy RECC
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 12,395
Owen Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 66,953
Nolin RECC
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 38,975
Meade County RECC
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 31,484
Gibson EMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 35,179
Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 30,565
Tri-County EMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 27,263
Owensboro Municipal Utilities
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 27,068
Farmers RECC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 25,597
Henderson Municipal Power & Light
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 18,995
Shelby Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 18,240
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Kentucky
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Kentucky
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Kentucky?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in Kentucky?
Use your provider’s official outage tools first, unplug sensitive electronics if needed, and stay clear of damaged lines or equipment. Follow local safety instructions during severe events.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:53 PM