Haywood CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.