Obion County Power Outage History
2016–2024 · Tennessee
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 hrs | 4,314 (24%) | High Wind |
| May 4, 2021 | 53 hrs | 4,132 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 3, 2020 | 19 hrs | 3,576 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 36 hrs | 3,537 (20%) | Hail |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,272 (18%) | Tornado |
Over the 9 years from 2016 to 2024, Obion County recorded 418 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Obion County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 26 hours and leaving up to 4,314 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Obion County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Obion County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd 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 Obion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rhea County | B | 62nd |
| Claiborne County | B | 63rd |
| Cocke County | B | 63rd |
| Campbell County | B | 64th |
| Madison County | B | 65th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Obion County?
Between 2016 and 2024, Obion County recorded 418 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Obion County's reliability grade?
Obion County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Obion County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 26 hours and affecting up to 4,314 customers.