Magoffin County, KY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Magoffin County, Kentucky share live outage data (Licking Valley Rural E C C), and none of them report outages here right now. Kentucky Power Co and Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Magoffin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Magoffin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 229 significant power outages in Magoffin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 6–9, 2025) came when a winter storm left 3,584 customers (54.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 25th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 100 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Magoffin County has held roughly steady recently: about 13 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4, 2025) affected 78 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 6–9, 2025 | 3,584(54.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 15–23, 2021 | 3,021(46.1%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Dec 12, 2016 | 2,895(44.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 26, 2016 | 2,884(44%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 27–29, 2024 | 2,883(44%) | 3 | 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 Magoffin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Magoffin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Cooperative | 17,955 | 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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Magoffin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Magoffin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Magoffin 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 Magoffin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Licking Valley Rural E C C, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Magoffin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 6–9, 2025. It peaked at 3,584 customers without power (54.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Magoffin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 100 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Magoffin County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/magoffin-county