Bledsoe CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 17 hrs | 4,086 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 63 hrs | 2,265 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 4 hrs | 1,840 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 2 hrs | 1,770 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 4 hrs | 1,670 (21%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Bledsoe County recorded 540 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bledsoe County started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 4,086 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bledsoe County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bledsoe County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bledsoe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | C | 43rd |
| Monroe County | C | 43rd |
| Cheatham County | C | 46th |
| Bradley County | C | 47th |
| Hawkins County | C | 41st |
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 Bledsoe County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Bledsoe County recorded 540 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Bledsoe County's reliability grade?
Bledsoe County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bledsoe County?
The worst outage on record started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 4,086 customers.