Claiborne County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Tennessee
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | 0 hrs | 8,938 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0 hrs | 8,865 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 0 hrs | 8,856 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 25, 2022 | 0 hrs | 8,779 (40%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 1 hrs | 8,764 (40%) | Unnamed event |
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 0 hours 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).
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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 |
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 0 hours and affecting up to 8,938 customers.