Fentress County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2023 | 1 hrs | 8,307 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 15 hrs | 5,594 (45%) | High Wind |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 5 hrs | 5,546 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,179 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 38 hrs | 4,893 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Fentress County recorded 605 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fentress County started February 19, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,307 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fentress County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fentress County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 Fentress County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | D | 33rd |
| Giles County | D | 33rd |
| Union County | D | 32nd |
| Macon County | D | 31st |
| Davidson County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fentress County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Fentress County recorded 605 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Fentress County's reliability grade?
Fentress County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fentress County?
The worst outage on record started February 19, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,307 customers.