Floyd County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Floyd 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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Floyd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Floyd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 356 significant power outages in Floyd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–21, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 6,930 customers (34.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 23rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Floyd County has held roughly steady recently: about 16 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 850 customers (4.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–21, 2021 | 6,930(34.6%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 4,824(24.1%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2023 | 4,506(22.5%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 13–17, 2020 | 4,232(21.1%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 24, 2017 | 3,908(19.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Floyd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Floyd County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not 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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Floyd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Floyd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Floyd 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 Floyd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–21, 2021. It peaked at 6,930 customers without power (34.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Floyd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 356 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Floyd County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/floyd-county