Haywood County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | 3 hrs | 3,563 (33%) | Drought |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 4 hrs | 3,052 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 33 hrs | 2,827 (26%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,503 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 40 hrs | 1,767 (16%) | Tornado |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Haywood County recorded 372 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Haywood County started January 4, 2024 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,563 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Haywood County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Haywood County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd 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 Haywood County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | B | 74th |
| Sequatchie County | B | 70th |
| Jefferson County | B | 70th |
| Coffee County | B | 69th |
| Loudon County | B | 69th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Haywood County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Haywood County recorded 372 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Haywood County's reliability grade?
Haywood County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Haywood County?
The worst outage on record started January 4, 2024 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,563 customers.