Van Buren County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Van Buren 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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Van Buren County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Van Buren County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 52 significant power outages in Van Buren County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26–27, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,165 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 44th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Van Buren County has risen recently: about 4 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 61 customers (2.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26–27, 2019 | 3,165(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 16, 2019 | 1,904(66.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 26, 2019 | 1,553(54.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2022 | 698(24.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 7–9, 2023 | 698(24.4%) | 3 | 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 Van Buren County?
Electric companies with service territory in Van Buren County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequachee Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,977 | Not reporting | |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 36,495 | 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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Van Buren County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Van Buren County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Van Buren 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 Van Buren County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sequachee Valley Electric Coop, Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Van Buren County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26–27, 2019. It peaked at 3,165 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Van Buren County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 52 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Van Buren County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/van-buren-county