Pike County, KY Power Outages
Utilities serving Pike 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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Pike County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pike County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 413 significant power outages in Pike County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–18, 2020) came when high winds left 16,027 customers (50.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Kentucky average of 7 hr 39 min. That ranks 21st of 120 Kentucky counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pike County has held roughly steady recently: about 15 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,049 customers (3.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–18, 2020 | 16,027(50.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 1–5, 2017 | 10,091(32%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 4–17, 2015 | 9,581(30.4%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2023 | 6,920(22%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 21–28, 2016 | 6,623(21%) | 8 | 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 Pike County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pike County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power | Investor Owned | 161,847 | 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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Pike County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pike County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pike 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 Pike County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Power Co provide electric service in Pike County, Kentucky.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–18, 2020. It peaked at 16,027 customers without power (50.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Pike County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 413 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 90 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. "Pike County, KY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kentucky/pike-county