Madison County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Madison 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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Madison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Madison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in Madison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–4, 2023) came when high winds left 28,099 customers (45.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 41st of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Madison County has risen recently: about 4 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29–30, 2025) affected 1,224 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 28,099(45.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 22–24, 2022 | 25,389(41.3%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 3 | May 6–9, 2021 | 15,763(25.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2022 | 14,035(22.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 16, 2025 | 13,911(22.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Madison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Madison 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 Jackson - (TN) | Municipal | 39,160 | Not reporting | |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Cooperative | 36,017 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milan - (TN) | Municipal | 8,549 | 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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Madison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Madison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Madison 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 Madison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwest Tennessee E M C, City of Jackson - (TN), Gibson Electric Members Corp, City of Milan - (TN) provide electric service in Madison County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–4, 2023. It peaked at 28,099 customers without power (45.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Madison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Madison County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/madison-county