Blount County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 300 customers in Blount County, Tennessee were without power, reported by City of Alcoa Utilities.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| City of Alcoa Utilities | 300 |
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Blount County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blount County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 309 significant power outages in Blount County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 5–6, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,120 customers (27.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 35th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blount County has risen recently: about 5 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 8,324 customers (11.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 5–6, 2020 | 19,120(27.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 13,526(19.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29–30, 2024 | 11,644(16.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 27, 2025 | 11,202(15.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 8, 2024 | 10,974(15.6%) | 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 Blount County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blount County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) | Municipal | 225,030 | Reporting | |
| Sevier County Electric System | Municipal | 64,328 | Not reporting | |
| Fort Loudoun Electric Coop | Cooperative | 36,577 | Not reporting | |
| City of Alcoa Utilities | Municipal | 32,972 | 300 out | |
| Maryville Utilities | Municipal | 22,640 | 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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Blount County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blount County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 300 customers in Blount County were without power according to City of Alcoa Utilities.
Which electric company serves Blount County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Knoxville Utilities Board, Sevier County Electric System, Fort Loudoun Electric Coop, City of Alcoa Utilities and 1 others provide electric service in Blount County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Blount County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 5–6, 2020. It peaked at 19,120 customers without power (27.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Blount County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 309 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blount County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/blount-county