Greenup County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Greenup 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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Greenup County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greenup County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Greenup County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,077 customers (49.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 33rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greenup County has held roughly steady recently: about 11 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 188 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 9,077(49.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 22–23, 2024 | 6,956(38.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2017 | 6,021(33.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Feb 11–23, 2021 | 5,897(32.4%) | 13 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Aug 7, 2023 | 5,606(30.8%) | 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 Greenup County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greenup County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 15,683 | 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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Greenup County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greenup County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greenup 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 Greenup County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Greenup County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Greenup County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024. It peaked at 9,077 customers without power (49.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Greenup County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greenup County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/greenup-county