Lake County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Lake 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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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 84 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7, 2017) left 2,641 customers (93.8% 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 3 hr 45 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 43rd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has fallen recently: about 2 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8, 2024) affected 76 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7, 2017 | 2,641(93.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 7, 2017 | 2,610(92.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 10, 2017 | 2,610(92.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2017 | 1,878(66.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 12, 2019 | 1,322(47%) | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 36,017 | 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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Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake 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 Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Gibson Electric Members Corp provide electric service in Lake County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7, 2017. It peaked at 2,641 customers without power (93.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 84 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lake County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/lake-county