Sevier County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Sevier County, Tennessee by Knoxville Utilities Board.
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Sevier County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sevier County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 329 significant power outages in Sevier County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3–9, 2022) came when a winter storm left 29,229 customers (41% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 42 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 11th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sevier County has risen recently: about 11 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 834 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3–9, 2022 | 29,229(41%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 24–29, 2020 | 27,962(39.2%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 28–29, 2017 | 19,970(28%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 15,336(21.5%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | May 4–7, 2017 | 14,877(20.9%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Sevier County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sevier County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) | Municipal | 225,030 | Reporting | |
| Sevier County Electric System | Municipal | 64,328 | Not reporting | |
| Appalachian Electric Coop | Cooperative | 52,126 | Not reporting | |
| City of Newport - (TN) | Municipal | 23,676 | 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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Sevier County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sevier County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sevier County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Sevier County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Knoxville Utilities Board, Sevier County Electric System, Appalachian Electric Coop, City of Newport - (TN) provide electric service in Sevier County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Sevier County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3–9, 2022. It peaked at 29,229 customers without power (41% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Sevier County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 329 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sevier County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/sevier-county