Cannon County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cannon County, Tennessee by Middle Tennessee E M C.
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Cannon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cannon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 170 significant power outages in Cannon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 5, 2015) left 6,615 customers (100% 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 2 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 58th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% 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 Cannon County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 66 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5, 2015 | 6,615(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 21, 2018 | 4,291(72.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 4,118(69.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 8, 2020 | 2,797(47.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 29, 2020 | 2,735(46.4%) | 1 | 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 Cannon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cannon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | Cooperative | 355,220 | Reporting | |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 36,495 | 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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Cannon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cannon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cannon County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cannon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Middle Tennessee E M C, Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Cannon County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Cannon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 5, 2015. It peaked at 6,615 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Cannon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 170 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cannon County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/cannon-county