Henry CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 71 hrs | 13,970 (63%) | Strong Wind |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 23 hrs | 10,954 (50%) | Flash Flood |
| May 3, 2020 | 74 hrs | 9,930 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 4, 2021 | <1 hr | 7,825 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 28, 2021 | 3 hrs | 6,723 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Henry County recorded 864 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Henry County started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 13,970 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Henry County, with 102 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Henry County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Henry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Meigs County | D | 29th |
| Tipton County | D | 30th |
| Macon County | D | 31st |
| Pickett County | D | 26th |
| Union County | D | 32nd |
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 Henry County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Henry County recorded 864 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Henry County's reliability grade?
Henry County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Henry County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 13,970 customers.