Cocke County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Cocke 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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Cocke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cocke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Cocke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,668 customers (89% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, close to the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 33rd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cocke County has risen recently: about 7 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,118 customers (6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7, 2021 | 16,668(89%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 16–20, 2024 | 5,993(32%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2024 | 5,232(27.9%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2023 | 4,356(23.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 17, 2025 | 3,539(18.9%) | 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 Cocke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cocke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newport - (TN) | Municipal | 23,676 | Not reporting | |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 1,079 | 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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Cocke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cocke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cocke 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 Cocke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Newport - (TN), French Broad Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Cocke County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Cocke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7, 2021. It peaked at 16,668 customers without power (89% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cocke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cocke County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/cocke-county