Scott County Power Outage History
2019–2022 · Tennessee
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 15 hrs | 866 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 17 hrs | 561 (5%) | Hail |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 0 hrs | 548 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 0 hrs | 547 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 0 hrs | 448 (4%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 4 years from 2019 to 2022, Scott County recorded 36 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started April 13, 2020, lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 866 customers without power (7% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 8 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | A | 98th |
| Jackson County | A | 99th |
| Lincoln County | A | 99th |
| DeKalb County | A | 97th |
| Dickson County | A | 99th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scott County?
Between 2019 and 2022, Scott County recorded 36 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 866 customers.