Bledsoe County, TN Power Outages
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Bledsoe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bledsoe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 216 significant power outages in Bledsoe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26 – Nov 4, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,501 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 9th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bledsoe County has risen recently: about 11 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 436 customers (5.8%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26 – Nov 4, 2019 | 23,501(100%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 15–16, 2019 | 6,419(84.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 26, 2019 | 6,345(83.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 6–15, 2023 | 4,086(54%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 18–20, 2025 | 1,840(24.3%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
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 Bledsoe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bledsoe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPB (Chattanooga) | Municipal | 189,589 | Not reporting | |
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | Not reporting | |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,977 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dayton - (TN) | Municipal | 11,536 | 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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Bledsoe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bledsoe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bledsoe 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 Bledsoe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Chattanooga - (TN), Volunteer Electric Coop, Sequachee Valley Electric Coop, City of Dayton - (TN) provide electric service in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Bledsoe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26 – Nov 4, 2019. It peaked at 23,501 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bledsoe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 216 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bledsoe County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/bledsoe-county