Putnam County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Putnam 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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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 5, 2024) left 2,330 customers (4.6% 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 25 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 75th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Putnam County has risen recently: about 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18, 2025) affected 688 customers (1.4%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 5, 2024 | 2,330(4.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 27, 2024 | 2,280(4.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 16, 2025 | 2,070(4.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2019 | 1,979(3.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 26–27, 2019 | 1,942(3.9%) | 2 | 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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam 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 | |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 36,495 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cookeville - (TN) | Municipal | 20,059 | 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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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam 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 Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop, Upper Cumberland E M C, Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc, City of Cookeville - (TN) provide electric service in Putnam County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 5, 2024. It peaked at 2,330 customers without power (4.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 min of power per year.
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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. "Putnam County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/putnam-county