Rhea County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Rhea 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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Rhea County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rhea County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Rhea County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3, 2025) left 7,403 customers (43.1% 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 5 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 31st of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 98 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rhea County has risen recently: about 6 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 244 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3, 2025 | 7,403(43.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 21, 2025 | 7,389(43%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 14–15, 2023 | 7,371(42.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 1, 2020 | 6,836(39.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 7–12, 2023 | 5,943(34.6%) | 6 | 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 Rhea County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rhea County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPB (Chattanooga) | Municipal | 189,589 | Not reporting | |
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | Not reporting | |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,977 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dayton - (TN) | Municipal | 11,536 | 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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Rhea County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rhea County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rhea 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 Rhea County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Chattanooga - (TN), Volunteer Electric Coop, Sequachee Valley Electric Coop, City of Dayton - (TN) provide electric service in Rhea County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Rhea County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3, 2025. It peaked at 7,403 customers without power (43.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Rhea County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 98 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rhea County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/rhea-county