Clay County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Clay 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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Clay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Clay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 3–5, 2015) came when flooding left 5,045 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 5th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 158 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clay County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 999 customers (24.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 3–5, 2015 | 5,045(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2023 | 4,837(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 11–12, 2023 | 4,787(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 2, 2021 | 4,703(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 1–3, 2019 | 4,622(100%) | 3 | 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 Clay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clay County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Cooperative | 54,524 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 30,837 | 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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Clay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clay 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 Clay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Clay County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 3–5, 2015. It peaked at 5,045 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Clay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 158 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clay County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/clay-county