Lawrence County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 394 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021) came when flooding left 9,645 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 40 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 2nd of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 188 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lawrence County has fallen recently: about 19 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 60 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,651 customers (19.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021 | 9,645(100%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 20–22, 2025 | 5,268(61.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 13–14, 2022 | 5,259(61.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 23–25, 2023 | 5,207(60.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 27, 2018 | 3,707(43.3%) | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence 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 | |
| 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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021. It peaked at 9,645 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 394 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 188 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/lawrence-county