Montgomery County, TN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Montgomery County, Tennessee share live outage data (Cumberland Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. City of Clarksville - (TN) and City of Dickson do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 233 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 83,206 customers (69.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 45th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has risen recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,770 customers (1.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2025 | 83,206(69.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 3–7, 2023 | 48,425(40.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 26–28, 2019 | 36,834(30.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 15–20, 2022 | 18,943(15.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 25–27, 2024 | 18,123(15.1%) | 3 | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Electric (CEMC) | Cooperative | 113,734 | Reporting | |
| City of Clarksville - (TN) | Municipal | 86,998 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dickson | Municipal | 39,833 | 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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Cities in Montgomery County
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Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Cumberland Elec Member Corp, City of Clarksville - (TN), City of Dickson provide electric service in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28, 2025. It peaked at 83,206 customers without power (69.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 233 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/montgomery-county