Hamblen County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Hamblen 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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Hamblen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hamblen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Hamblen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27–30, 2024) came when flooding left 8,088 customers (20.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 63rd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hamblen County has risen recently: about 2 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 1,254 customers (3.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 8,088(20.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 6,996(18.1%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 3 | May 2, 2024 | 3,006(7.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 25–27, 2020 | 2,938(7.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 1, 2020 | 2,880(7.5%) | 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 Hamblen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hamblen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Electric Coop | Cooperative | 52,126 | Not reporting | |
| Holston Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,726 | Not reporting | |
| City of Morristown - (TN) | Municipal | 16,625 | 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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Hamblen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hamblen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hamblen 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 Hamblen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Electric Coop, Holston Electric Coop, Inc, City of Morristown - (TN) provide electric service in Hamblen County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Hamblen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27–30, 2024. It peaked at 8,088 customers without power (20.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hamblen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hamblen County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/hamblen-county