Knott County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Knott 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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Knott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 386 significant power outages in Knott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–22, 2020) came when high winds left 7,346 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 3rd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 200 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knott County has held roughly steady recently: about 40 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 35 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 1,303 customers (18.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–22, 2020 | 7,346(100%) | 10 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 24 – Aug 11, 2022 | 5,965(84.5%) | 19 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 12–19, 2021 | 3,088(43.7%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | May 25–30, 2024 | 2,585(36.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2019 | 2,506(35.5%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Knott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knott 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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Knott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knott 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 Knott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Knott County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Knott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–22, 2020. It peaked at 7,346 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Knott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 386 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 200 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knott County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/knott-county