Bedford CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 70 hrs | 33,277 (75%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 1, 2021 | <1 hr | 26,649 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 5, 2021 | <1 hr | 26,559 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 16 hrs | 4,563 (10%) | High Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 58 hrs | 3,729 (8%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bedford County recorded 331 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bedford County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 33,277 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bedford County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bedford County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bedford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County | A | 81st |
| White County | A | 84th |
| Roane County | A | 81st |
| Washington County | B | 79th |
| Wilson County | B | 79th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bedford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bedford County recorded 331 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Bedford County's reliability grade?
Bedford County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bedford County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 33,277 customers.