Boyd County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Boyd 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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Boyd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boyd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in Boyd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–26, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 17,376 customers (62.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 18th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 67% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boyd County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 759 customers (2.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–26, 2021 | 17,376(62.5%) | 16 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2024 | 12,198(43.9%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 2–4, 2024 | 7,576(27.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 5,092(18.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 17, 2019 | 5,021(18.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Boyd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boyd County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | 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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Boyd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boyd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boyd 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 Boyd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co provide electric service in Boyd County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Boyd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–26, 2021. It peaked at 17,376 customers without power (62.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Boyd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boyd County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/boyd-county