Shelby County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Shelby 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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Shelby County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shelby County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 309 significant power outages in Shelby County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28 – Jun 5, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 155,108 customers (36.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 2nd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shelby County has risen recently: about 23 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 4,376 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 – Jun 5, 2017 | 155,108(36.7%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 18–24, 2023 | 138,851(32.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 3–12, 2022 | 137,794(32.6%) | 10 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jun 26 – Jul 7, 2023 | 120,822(28.6%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 84,234(19.9%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Shelby County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shelby County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) | Municipal | 430,114 | 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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Cities in Shelby County
Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington, Lakeland
Nearby counties
Shelby County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shelby County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shelby 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 Shelby County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Memphis - (TN) provide electric service in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Shelby County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28 – Jun 5, 2017. It peaked at 155,108 customers without power (36.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Shelby County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 309 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shelby County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/shelby-county