Dyer County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Dyer 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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Dyer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dyer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 42 significant power outages in Dyer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26, 2024) left 1,693 customers (8.6% 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 28 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 74th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dyer County has fallen recently: about 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26, 2024 | 1,693(8.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 6, 2024 | 1,690(8.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 4, 2022 | 1,681(8.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 11–12, 2021 | 1,680(8.6%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 28, 2020 | 1,665(8.5%) | 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 Dyer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dyer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 36,017 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dyersburg | Municipal | 12,084 | Not reporting | |
| Forked Deer Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,125 | Not reporting | |
| City of Newbern | Municipal | 1,842 | 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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Dyer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dyer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dyer 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 Dyer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Gibson Electric Members Corp, City of Dyersburg, Forked Deer Electric Coop, Inc, City of Newbern provide electric service in Dyer County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Dyer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26, 2024. It peaked at 1,693 customers without power (8.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Dyer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 42 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dyer County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/dyer-county