Breathitt County, KY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Breathitt County, Kentucky share live outage data (Licking Valley Rural E C C), and none of them report outages here right now. Kentucky Power Co and Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Breathitt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Breathitt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 322 significant power outages in Breathitt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15 – Aug 12, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,078 customers (38.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 16th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Breathitt County has risen recently: about 27 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 735 customers (9.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15 – Aug 12, 2022 | 3,078(38.9%) | 29 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 22–25, 2016 | 2,840(35.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 4–6, 2023 | 2,804(35.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2016 | 2,792(35.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 5–8, 2025 | 2,662(33.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Breathitt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Breathitt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | Not reporting | |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Cooperative | 17,955 | Reporting | |
| Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 12,533 | 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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Breathitt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Breathitt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Breathitt 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 Breathitt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Licking Valley Rural E C C, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Breathitt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15 – Aug 12, 2022. It peaked at 3,078 customers without power (38.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Breathitt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 322 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 129 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Breathitt County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/breathitt-county