DeKalb County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in DeKalb County, Tennessee by Middle Tennessee E M C.
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DeKalb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in DeKalb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 27 significant power outages in DeKalb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 31, 2025) left 1,287 customers (12.4% 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 21 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 76th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 31, 2025 | 1,287(12.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 28, 2024 | 1,284(12.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 11, 2021 | 1,251(12.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 1, 2017 | 1,160(11.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 3, 2022 | 725(7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 DeKalb County?
Electric companies with service territory in DeKalb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | Cooperative | 355,220 | Reporting | |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Cooperative | 54,524 | Not reporting | |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 36,495 | Not reporting | |
| City of Smithville - (TN) | Municipal | 3,085 | 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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DeKalb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in DeKalb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for DeKalb County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves DeKalb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Middle Tennessee E M C, Upper Cumberland E M C, Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc, City of Smithville - (TN) provide electric service in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in DeKalb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 31, 2025. It peaked at 1,287 customers without power (12.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in DeKalb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 27 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "DeKalb County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/dekalb-county