Henderson County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Henderson 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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Henderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 35 significant power outages in Henderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20, 2025) left 1,294 customers (7.8% 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 46 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 70th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henderson County has risen recently: about 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 24, 2025) affected 511 customers (3.1%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20, 2025 | 1,294(7.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 6, 2021 | 1,263(7.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 24, 2022 | 1,249(7.5%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Nov 27–28, 2022 | 1,246(7.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 23, 2018 | 1,237(7.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Henderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Cooperative | 52,538 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lexington - (TN) | Municipal | 23,679 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll County - (TN) | Municipal | 15,612 | 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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Henderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henderson 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 Henderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwest Tennessee E M C, City of Lexington - (TN), Carroll County - (TN) provide electric service in Henderson County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Henderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20, 2025. It peaked at 1,294 customers without power (7.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Henderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 35 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 46 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henderson County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/henderson-county