Meigs County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Meigs 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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Meigs County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Meigs County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 257 significant power outages in Meigs County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 21–22, 2023) left 3,882 customers (55.7% 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 11 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 4th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 169 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Meigs County has risen recently: about 13 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 437 customers (6.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 21–22, 2023 | 3,882(55.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 19, 2023 | 3,838(55.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 4–6, 2022 | 3,594(51.6%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 16, 2022 | 3,593(51.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 12–16, 2022 | 3,592(51.6%) | 5 | 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 Meigs County?
Electric companies with service territory in Meigs County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | 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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Meigs County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Meigs County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Meigs 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 Meigs County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop provide electric service in Meigs County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Meigs County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 21–22, 2023. It peaked at 3,882 customers without power (55.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Meigs County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 257 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 169 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Meigs County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/meigs-county