Hawkins CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 | 2 hrs | 19,970 (62%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 110 hrs | 15,092 (47%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Nov 1, 2020 | 6 hrs | 7,973 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 2 hrs | 7,824 (24%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
| May 21, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,406 (20%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hawkins County recorded 878 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hawkins County started December 24, 2022 (Winter Storm Elliott), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 19,970 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hawkins County, with 114 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hawkins County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hawkins County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County | C | 40th |
| Monroe County | C | 43rd |
| Moore County | D | 39th |
| Crockett County | C | 43rd |
| Bledsoe County | C | 44th |
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 Hawkins County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hawkins County recorded 878 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Hawkins County's reliability grade?
Hawkins County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hawkins County?
The worst outage on record started December 24, 2022 (Winter Storm Elliott), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 19,970 customers.