Crockett CountyPower Outage History
2016–2024 · Tennessee
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | 16 hrs | 5,028 (80%) | Hail |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 25 hrs | 5,026 (80%) | High Wind |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,838 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 1 hrs | 4,837 (77%) | Winter Weather |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,837 (77%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 9 years from 2016 to 2024, Crockett County recorded 579 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crockett County started May 6, 2021 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 5,028 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crockett County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crockett County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Crockett County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | C | 43rd |
| Bledsoe County | C | 44th |
| Hawkins County | C | 41st |
| Chester County | C | 40th |
| Cheatham County | C | 46th |
Most reliable counties in Tennessee
The top 3 counties in Tennessee by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 99th |
| Scott County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Tennessee
The bottom 3 counties in Tennessee by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | F | 8th |
| Sevier County | D | 20th |
| Stewart County | D | 21st |
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 Crockett County?
Between 2016 and 2024, Crockett County recorded 579 outage events, averaging 1.4 hours each.
What is Crockett County's reliability grade?
Crockett County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crockett County?
The worst outage on record started May 6, 2021 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 5,028 customers.