Letcher County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Letcher 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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Letcher County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Letcher County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 409 significant power outages in Letcher County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 25 – Aug 3, 2022) came when flooding left 8,417 customers (76% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 6th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 143 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Letcher County has risen recently: about 30 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 168 customers (1.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 25 – Aug 3, 2022 | 8,417(76%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 13–22, 2020 | 7,888(71.3%) | 10 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 24–25, 2024 | 5,066(45.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 3–7, 2018 | 3,617(32.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2024 | 3,594(32.5%) | 7 | 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 Letcher County?
Electric companies with service territory in Letcher County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 24,414 | 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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Letcher County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Letcher County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Letcher 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 Letcher County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. provide electric service in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Letcher County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 25 – Aug 3, 2022. It peaked at 8,417 customers without power (76% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Letcher County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 409 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 143 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Letcher County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/letcher-county