Overton County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Overton 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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Overton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Overton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Overton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 13, 2015) left 2,714 customers (26.9% 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 1 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 62nd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Overton County has risen recently: about 2 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 11, 2025) affected 364 customers (3.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 2015 | 2,714(26.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 18, 2016 | 2,701(26.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 4, 2015 | 2,697(26.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 2, 2018 | 2,660(26.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2018 | 2,651(26.2%) | 1 | 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 Overton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Overton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Cooperative | 54,524 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 30,837 | 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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Overton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Overton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Overton 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 Overton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Overton County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Overton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 13, 2015. It peaked at 2,714 customers without power (26.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Overton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Overton County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/overton-county