Anderson County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Anderson County, Tennessee by Knoxville Utilities Board.
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Anderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 187 significant power outages in Anderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 7, 2024) left 5,817 customers (13.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 65th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anderson County has risen recently: about 1 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 727 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 7, 2024 | 5,817(13.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 14–15, 2022 | 5,584(13.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2015 | 5,576(13%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 4–6, 2015 | 5,571(13%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 6–8, 2016 | 5,397(12.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Anderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) | Municipal | 225,030 | Reporting | |
| City of Clinton - (TN) | Municipal | 31,429 | Not reporting | |
| City of Oak Ridge | Municipal | 17,945 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Tennessee. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Anderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anderson County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Anderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Knoxville Utilities Board, City of Clinton - (TN), City of Oak Ridge provide electric service in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Anderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 7, 2024. It peaked at 5,817 customers without power (13.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Anderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 187 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anderson County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/anderson-county