Cheatham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2020 | 8 hrs | 9,676 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 46 hrs | 8,287 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 94 hrs | 7,239 (36%) | High Wind |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 15 hrs | 7,053 (35%) | Drought |
| May 3, 2020 | 18 hrs | 4,524 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cheatham County recorded 748 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cheatham County started March 3, 2020, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 9,676 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cheatham County, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cheatham County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cheatham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley County | C | 47th |
| Bledsoe County | C | 44th |
| Grainger County | C | 49th |
| Crockett County | C | 43rd |
| Monroe County | C | 43rd |
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 Cheatham County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cheatham County recorded 748 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Cheatham County's reliability grade?
Cheatham County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cheatham County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2020, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 9,676 customers.