Scott County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Scott 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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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 15 significant power outages in Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13, 2020) came when high winds left 866 customers (7.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 77th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has fallen recently: about 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jan 17, 2022) affected 286 customers (2.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13, 2020 | 866(7.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 22–23, 2019 | 561(4.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 20, 2019 | 548(4.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jul 1, 2019 | 547(4.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Oct 1, 2019 | 448(3.8%) | 1 | 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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | Not reporting | |
| Plateau Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,443 | 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.
Local outage news
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Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott 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 Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop, Plateau Electric Cooperative, South Kentucky Rural E C C provide electric service in Scott County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13, 2020. It peaked at 866 customers without power (7.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 15 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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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. "Scott County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/scott-county