Graves County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Graves 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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Graves County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Graves County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 182 significant power outages in Graves County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 22, 2025) came when extreme cold left 13,963 customers (70.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 93rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Graves County has risen recently: about 6 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,286 customers (6.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 22, 2025 | 13,963(70.9%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Apr 12, 2024 | 11,347(57.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 26–30, 2024 | 10,171(51.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 4, 2019 | 7,634(38.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jul 15–19, 2021 | 6,831(34.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
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 Graves County?
Electric companies with service territory in Graves County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 40,562 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 30,865 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mayfield Plant Board | Municipal | 5,210 | Not reporting | |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 3,419 | 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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Graves County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Graves County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Graves 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 Graves County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West Kentucky Rural E C C, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, City of Mayfield Plant Board, Gibson Electric Members Corp provide electric service in Graves County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Graves County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 22, 2025. It peaked at 13,963 customers without power (70.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Graves County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 182 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Graves County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/graves-county