Gibson County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Gibson 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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Gibson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gibson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Gibson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 3–5, 2020) came when hail and lightning left 5,239 customers (18.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 64th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gibson County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 3, 2025) affected 309 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3–5, 2020 | 5,239(18.7%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Dec 9–10, 2023 | 4,484(16%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 18–19, 2023 | 4,265(15.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 29, 2017 | 4,203(15%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 4,098(14.6%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Gibson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gibson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 36,017 | Not reporting | |
| Weakley County Mun Elec Sys | Municipal | 20,893 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milan - (TN) | Municipal | 8,549 | Not reporting | |
| City of Humboldt | Municipal | 4,598 | Not reporting | |
| City of Trenton - (TN) | Municipal | 2,465 | 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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Gibson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gibson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gibson 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 Gibson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Gibson Electric Members Corp, Weakley County Mun Elec Sys, City of Milan - (TN), City of Humboldt and 1 others provide electric service in Gibson County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Gibson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 3–5, 2020. It peaked at 5,239 customers without power (18.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Gibson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gibson County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/gibson-county