Unicoi County, TN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Unicoi County, Tennessee share live outage data (Town of Erwin - (TN)), and none of them report outages here right now. City of Elizabethton - (TN) and Mountain Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Unicoi County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Unicoi County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 22 significant power outages in Unicoi County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 28, 2021) came when flooding left 879 customers (7.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 41 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 72nd of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Unicoi County has held roughly steady recently: about 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 27, 2025) affected 138 customers (1.1%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28, 2021 | 879(7.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 24, 2020 | 766(6.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 16–17, 2022 | 746(6.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 2, 2021 | 725(5.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 692(5.6%) | 2 | 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 Unicoi County?
Electric companies with service territory in Unicoi County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Elizabethton - (TN) | Municipal | 27,115 | Not reporting | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,316 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Erwin - (TN) | Municipal | 9,079 | Reporting | |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 1,079 | 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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Unicoi County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Unicoi County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Unicoi 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 Unicoi County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Elizabethton - (TN), Mountain Electric Coop, Inc, Town of Erwin - (TN), French Broad Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Unicoi County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 28, 2021. It peaked at 879 customers without power (7.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Unicoi County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 22 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 41 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Unicoi County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/unicoi-county