Fayette County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Tennessee
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 hrs | 16,646 (72%) | Heat |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 81 hrs | 9,758 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 2 hrs | 7,460 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,140 (26%) | Heat |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,761 (25%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 656 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started June 25, 2023 (Heat), lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 16,646 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | D | 36th |
| Grundy County | D | 37th |
| Davidson County | D | 35th |
| Moore County | D | 39th |
| Fentress County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 656 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2023 (Heat), lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 16,646 customers.