Bradley County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Bradley 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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Bradley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bradley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Bradley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–15, 2020) came when tornadoes left 13,967 customers (25.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 22nd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bradley County has risen recently: about 8 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,227 customers (2.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 13,967(25.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 1–2, 2022 | 13,737(25.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 3–5, 2020 | 11,337(20.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 9–11, 2024 | 10,880(20%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 23–27, 2022 | 9,413(17.3%) | 5 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Bradley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bradley 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 | |
| City of Cleveland - (TN) | Municipal | 35,611 | 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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Bradley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bradley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bradley 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 Bradley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Chattanooga - (TN), Volunteer Electric Coop, City of Cleveland - (TN) provide electric service in Bradley County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Bradley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–15, 2020. It peaked at 13,967 customers without power (25.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Bradley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bradley County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/bradley-county