Roane County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Roane 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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Roane County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Roane County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 155 significant power outages in Roane County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–6, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,111 customers (15.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 54th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Roane County has risen recently: about 4 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 517 customers (1.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–6, 2019 | 4,111(15.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 26, 2021 | 4,002(14.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 17, 2022 | 3,997(14.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 28, 2025 | 3,864(14.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 26–27, 2024 | 3,815(14.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Roane County?
Electric companies with service territory in Roane County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lenoir - (TN) | Municipal | 78,504 | Not reporting | |
| City of Clinton - (TN) | Municipal | 31,429 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rockwood - (TN) | Municipal | 15,531 | Not reporting | |
| City of Harriman - (TN) | Municipal | 11,377 | 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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Roane County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Roane County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Roane 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 Roane County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop, City of Lenoir - (TN), City of Clinton - (TN), City of Rockwood - (TN) and 1 others provide electric service in Roane County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Roane County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–6, 2019. It peaked at 4,111 customers without power (15.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Roane County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 155 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Roane County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/roane-county