Meigs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | 5 hrs | 3,882 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,838 (50%) | Tornado |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 0 hrs | 3,594 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,593 (47%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 0 hrs | 3,592 (47%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Meigs County recorded 808 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Meigs County started April 21, 2023, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 3,882 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Meigs County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Meigs County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Meigs County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henry County | D | 29th |
| Tipton County | D | 30th |
| Macon County | D | 31st |
| Pickett County | D | 26th |
| Union County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Meigs County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Meigs County recorded 808 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Meigs County's reliability grade?
Meigs County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Meigs County?
The worst outage on record started April 21, 2023, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 3,882 customers.