Pickett County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Pickett 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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Pickett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pickett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Pickett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,549 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 1st of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 136 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pickett County has risen recently: about 22 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 527 customers (18.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 1, 2024 | 3,549(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 14–15, 2024 | 3,545(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 21, 2025 | 3,505(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 28, 2020 | 2,813(97.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 12, 2020 | 2,809(97.7%) | 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 Pickett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pickett 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 | |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Cooperative | 181 | 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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Pickett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pickett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pickett 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 Pickett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop, Upper Cumberland E M C, South Kentucky Rural E C C provide electric service in Pickett County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Pickett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 1, 2024. It peaked at 3,549 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pickett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 136 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pickett County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/pickett-county