UPDATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020: This story was changed to reflect the current numbers.
KENTUCKY (WOWK) – Nearly 11,000 customers are currently without power in Kentucky Power’s service area of the state
The damaging winds and drenching rain of Sunday’s storms has left 62,449 customers without power in much of the company’s service area. Over the last 24 hours, power has been restored to 50,000 customers or as of 9 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Kentucky, according to Kentucky Power. The following counties are most affected by the power outage across the state:
Most remaining customers will have service restored over the next couple of days, according to Kentucky Power. 1,500 workers are assisting with the restoring service. To check if there is still an outage in your area, visit Kentucky Power’s website here.