Bedford County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Bedford County, Tennessee don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Bedford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bedford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Bedford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–21, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 33,277 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 50th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bedford County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,414 customers (5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–21, 2021 | 33,277(100%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 1, 2021 | 26,649(94.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 5, 2021 | 26,559(93.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 4,563(16.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | May 2, 2023 | 3,379(11.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Bedford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bedford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 86,690 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shelbyville - (TN) | Municipal | 11,861 | 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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Bedford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bedford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bedford County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bedford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duck River Elec Member Corp, City of Shelbyville - (TN) provide electric service in Bedford County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Bedford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–21, 2021. It peaked at 33,277 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Bedford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bedford County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/bedford-county