Claiborne County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Claiborne 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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Claiborne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Claiborne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Claiborne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7, 2025) came when flooding left 8,938 customers (41.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 28th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Claiborne County has risen recently: about 7 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 584 customers (2.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7, 2025 | 8,938(41.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 16, 2024 | 8,865(41.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 8, 2024 | 8,856(41.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 23–28, 2022 | 8,779(41.1%) | 6 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Mar 29, 2023 | 8,764(41%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Claiborne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Claiborne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 26,771 | Not reporting | |
| City of LaFollette | Municipal | 23,563 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Cooperative | 76 | 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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Claiborne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Claiborne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Claiborne 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 Claiborne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Powell Valley Electric Coop, City of LaFollette, Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. provide electric service in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Claiborne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7, 2025. It peaked at 8,938 customers without power (41.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Claiborne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Claiborne County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/claiborne-county