Lewis County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Lewis 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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Lewis County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lewis County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 262 significant power outages in Lewis County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 9–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,231 customers (88.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 11th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 153 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lewis County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 28 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 100 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 9–15, 2020 | 5,231(88.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 11–12, 2020 | 5,146(87.4%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 13–17, 2019 | 5,010(85.1%) | 5 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024 | 4,421(75.1%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 4–7, 2024 | 3,290(55.9%) | 4 | 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 Lewis County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lewis County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 26,386 | Not reporting | |
| Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 15,683 | Not reporting | |
| City of Vanceburg | Municipal | 2,587 | 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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Lewis County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lewis County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lewis 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 Lewis County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc, Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp, City of Vanceburg provide electric service in Lewis County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Lewis County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 9–15, 2020. It peaked at 5,231 customers without power (88.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lewis County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 262 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 153 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lewis County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/lewis-county