Hawkins County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Hawkins 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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Hawkins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hawkins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Hawkins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 23–24, 2022) came when Winter Storm Elliott left 19,970 customers (75.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 16th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 113 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hawkins County has risen recently: about 10 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 579 customers (2.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 19,970(75.3%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024 | 15,092(56.9%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 2, 2020 | 7,973(30.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 20–21, 2025 | 6,406(24.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 6–7, 2022 | 6,242(23.5%) | 2 | 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 Hawkins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hawkins County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Power Co | Investor Owned | 49,694 | Not reporting | |
| Holston Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,726 | Not reporting | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 26,771 | 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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Hawkins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hawkins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hawkins 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 Hawkins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kingsport Power Co, Holston Electric Coop, Inc, Powell Valley Electric Coop provide electric service in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Hawkins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 23–24, 2022. It peaked at 19,970 customers without power (75.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm elliott.
How often does the power go out in Hawkins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 113 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hawkins County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/hawkins-county