Claiborne CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | <1 hr | 8,938 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2024 | <1 hr | 8,865 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2024 | <1 hr | 8,856 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 25, 2022 | <1 hr | 8,779 (40%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
| Mar 29, 2023 | <1 hr | 8,764 (40%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Claiborne County recorded 678 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Claiborne County started April 7, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 8,938 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Claiborne County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Claiborne County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Claiborne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Obion County | B | 62nd |
| Cocke County | B | 63rd |
| Rhea County | B | 62nd |
| Campbell County | B | 64th |
| Madison County | B | 65th |
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 Claiborne County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Claiborne County recorded 678 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Claiborne County's reliability grade?
Claiborne County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Claiborne County?
The worst outage on record started April 7, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 8,938 customers.