Tipton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Tennessee
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 105 hrs | 17,417 (77%) | Tornado |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 10,124 (45%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 17 hrs | 9,284 (41%) | Heat |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 46 hrs | 6,422 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 9, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,923 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tipton County recorded 583 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tipton County started March 31, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 17,417 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tipton County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tipton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Tipton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Macon County | D | 31st |
| Henry County | D | 29th |
| Meigs County | D | 29th |
| Union County | D | 32nd |
| Giles County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Tipton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tipton County recorded 583 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Tipton County's reliability grade?
Tipton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tipton County?
The worst outage on record started March 31, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 17,417 customers.