Martin County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Martin 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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Martin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Martin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 348 significant power outages in Martin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 15, 2023) left 4,432 customers (72.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 7th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 217 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Martin County has held roughly steady recently: about 28 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 2,823 customers (46.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 15, 2023 | 4,432(72.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 17–24, 2022 | 3,906(64.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–4, 2023 | 3,519(57.7%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 24–29, 2019 | 3,075(50.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 3–6, 2024 | 3,042(49.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Martin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Martin 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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Martin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Martin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Martin 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 Martin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Martin County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 15, 2023. It peaked at 4,432 customers without power (72.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Martin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 348 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 217 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Martin County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/martin-county