Bradley County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Tennessee
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 41 hrs | 13,967 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 2 hrs | 13,737 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| May 3, 2020 | 2 hrs | 11,337 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 9, 2024 | 38 hrs | 10,880 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 8 hrs | 9,413 (17%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Bradley County recorded 773 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bradley County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 13,967 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bradley County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bradley County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bradley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cheatham County | C | 46th |
| Grainger County | C | 49th |
| Bledsoe County | C | 44th |
| Crockett County | C | 43rd |
| Monroe County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bradley County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Bradley County recorded 773 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Bradley County's reliability grade?
Bradley County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bradley County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 13,967 customers.