Rhea County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Tennessee
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | 2 hrs | 7,403 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 3 hrs | 7,389 (40%) | Strong Wind |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 6 hrs | 7,371 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 0 hrs | 6,836 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 0 hrs | 6,836 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Rhea County recorded 347 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rhea County started February 3, 2025, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 7,403 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rhea County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rhea 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 Rhea County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Obion 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 Rhea County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Rhea County recorded 347 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Rhea County's reliability grade?
Rhea County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rhea County?
The worst outage on record started February 3, 2025, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 7,403 customers.