Monroe County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Tennessee
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2015 | 1 hrs | 8,049 (24%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 2 hrs | 7,858 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 21 hrs | 7,377 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 hrs | 6,982 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 48 hrs | 6,808 (20%) | Strong Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 886 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started March 5, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,049 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | C | 43rd |
| Bledsoe County | C | 44th |
| Hawkins County | C | 41st |
| Chester County | C | 40th |
| Cheatham County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 886 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started March 5, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,049 customers.