Haywood County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Haywood 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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Haywood County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Haywood County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Haywood County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 4, 2024) left 3,563 customers (36.6% 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 3 hr 16 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 49th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 83 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Haywood County has risen recently: about 4 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 264 customers (2.7%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 4, 2024 | 3,563(36.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 18–20, 2017 | 3,052(31.3%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Feb 3–10, 2022 | 2,827(29%) | 8 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Aug 24, 2017 | 2,503(25.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2023 | 1,767(18.1%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
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 Haywood County?
Electric companies with service territory in Haywood County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Cooperative | 52,538 | Not reporting | |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 36,017 | Not reporting | |
| Chickasaw Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,299 | Not reporting | |
| Forked Deer Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,125 | Not reporting | |
| City of Brownsville | Municipal | 5,449 | 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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Haywood County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Haywood County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Haywood 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 Haywood County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwest Tennessee E M C, Gibson Electric Members Corp, Chickasaw Electric Coop, Inc, Forked Deer Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Haywood County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Haywood County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 4, 2024. It peaked at 3,563 customers without power (36.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Haywood County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 83 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Haywood County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/haywood-county