Pickett CountyPower Outage History
2019–2025 · Tennessee
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 1 hrs | 3,549 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 17 hrs | 3,545 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 3 hrs | 3,505 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 28, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,813 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,809 (69%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Pickett County recorded 519 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pickett County started September 1, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 3,549 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pickett County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pickett County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Pickett County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Meigs County | D | 29th |
| Henry County | D | 29th |
| Clay County | D | 24th |
| Tipton County | D | 30th |
| Macon County | D | 31st |
Most reliable counties in Tennessee
The top 3 counties in Tennessee by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 99th |
| Scott County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Tennessee
The bottom 3 counties in Tennessee by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | F | 8th |
| Sevier County | D | 20th |
| Stewart County | D | 21st |
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 Pickett County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Pickett County recorded 519 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Pickett County's reliability grade?
Pickett County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pickett County?
The worst outage on record started September 1, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 3,549 customers.