Owsley County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Owsley 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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Owsley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Owsley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 137 significant power outages in Owsley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–24, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 2,443 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 15th of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Owsley County has held roughly steady recently: about 22 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2–3, 2025) affected 575 customers (23.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–24, 2021 | 2,443(100%) | 12 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 11, 2023 | 2,220(91.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 26–30, 2024 | 1,316(54.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 31, 2022 | 1,218(50.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 26–28, 2023 | 1,171(48.4%) | 3 | 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 Owsley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Owsley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) | Cooperative | 53,902 | 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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Owsley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Owsley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Owsley 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 Owsley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co, Jackson Energy Coop Corp - (KY) provide electric service in Owsley County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Owsley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–24, 2021. It peaked at 2,443 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Owsley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 137 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Owsley County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/owsley-county