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Owensboro power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code

This is a Owensboro power outage map near you — centered at lat 37.774, lng -87.1133 (the heart of Owensboro) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Owensboro zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.

For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Kentucky power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.

Active outages around Owensboro
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Source: user reports · CallMePower

Latest power outage update near you in Owensboro

For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Owensboro Municipal Utilities’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.

Open Owensboro Municipal Utilities live outage map

For push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Owensboro Municipal Utilities’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.

Community reports from Owensboro residents

Active power outages right now

The most recent active outages reported across the USA.

No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.

Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.

Report your outage in Owensboro

Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Owensboro Municipal Utilities directly — reporting here is supplementary.

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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.

Who to call for an outage in Owensboro

The utility that owns the poles & wires in Owensboro is Owensboro Municipal Utilities. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.

Owensboro Municipal Utilities

All utilities serving Kentucky

LG&E and KU Energy

Louisville and central / western Kentucky.

1-800-981-0600

Kentucky Power (AEP)

Eastern Kentucky (Ashland, Pikeville).

1-800-572-1113

Duke Energy Kentucky

Northern Kentucky (Covington, Florence).

1-800-543-5599

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives

24 distribution cooperatives statewide.

Varies by coop

Are Owensboro residents eligible for compensation?

Kentucky (KY) framework: Case-by-case

Owensboro sits in Kentucky, so the rules that apply to your outage are Kentucky’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.

Your Owensboro eligibility right now

You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.

For Owensboro addresses: file the claim directly with Owensboro Municipal Utilities (outage line 270-926-3200) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.

Quick checklist for your Owensboro claim:

  • Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
  • Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
  • Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
  • File within 30 days through Owensboro Municipal Utilities's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.

Renters in Owensboro: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Kentucky-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Kentucky compensation page.