KY Public Service Commission

Outage Reporting System

This site collects information about electrical and telecom outage incidents as reported by regulated electric and telecom utilities.

The most recently reported information regarding the number of customers per county and the utilities affected is available to the general public and emergency management agencies.

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Incidents within Past 24 Hours
Incident TimeCompany  
7/21/2026 7:10:00 PM South Kentucky R.E.C.C. Possible Cause:   Strong thunderstorms with high winds and intense lightning and possible tornado passed through the SKRECC service area resulting in several downed lines and broken poles. Crews actively working to restore service. Outage count is 2316 as of 11:33pm.
reported 7/21/2026 11:45:10 PM
CountyCustomers Out% County Out
Casey 32.38
Clinton 1,98828.80
Lincoln 9337.35
Pulaski 2,8727.39
Wayne 56.38
7/21/2026 4:30:00 PM Farmers R.E.C.C. Possible Cause:   Tornadoes and severe weather moving through the area. Also transmission issues.
Comment: All available crews are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. We want to remind members to stay away from downed power lines. Report all outages to us via our Mobile App, our Member Center or by calling us at 270-651-2191. updated 7/22/2026 7:50:23 AM
CountyCustomers Out% County Out
Adair 68.71
Barren 18.10
Grayson 33.21
Green 1802.71
Hart 5164.82
Metcalfe 1,90041.35
7/21/2026 1:30:00 PM Louisville Gas and Electric Company Possible Cause:   Strong thunderstorms with high winds and intense lightning passed through the Louisville area resulting in several downed lines and broken poles. Outages peaked at 8042 around 4pm. Crews actively working to restore service. Outage count is 1020 as of 8:00pm.
reported 7/21/2026 8:17:31 PM
CountyCustomers Out% County Out
Hardin 120.21
Jefferson 435.10
Oldham 4651.63
7/21/2026 1:30:00 PM Kentucky Utilities Company Possible Cause:   Strong thunderstorms with high winds and intense lightning passed through the KU service area resulting in several downed lines and broken poles. Crews actively working to restore service. Outage count is 3874 as of 8:00pm.
reported 7/21/2026 8:25:19 PM
CountyCustomers Out% County Out
Anderson 1581.38
Bourbon 54.58
Caldwell 4256.74
Carroll 3235.49
Fayette 709.40
Garrard 3854.29
Harlan 16.10
Hart 83.77
Hopkins 12.08
McCracken 115.36
McLean 4247.50
Mercer 75.58
Muhlenberg 3862.18
Pulaski 4831.24
Woodford 2261.52


Not all Utilities are required to report outages to the KY Public Service Commission. Estimate numbers per county may be incomplete.