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8/17 Severe Weather Power Outage Summary

As of 8:47 PM ET on 08/17/2026, 77,475 customers are without power in 8/17 Severe Weather's affected area (0.94% of tracked customers), across 4 states. The live map above shows where; select an affected state, utility, or county below for local detail.

Customers without power
77,475
Customers tracked
8,277,727
Share without power
0.94%
States affected
4

Affected states in 8/17 Severe Weather

NameCustomers outCustomers tracked
Tennessee28,2103,470,184
Arkansas28,1711,675,125
Mississippi14,9821,252,017
Oklahoma6,1121,880,401

Most affected utilities in 8/17 Severe Weather

NameCustomers outCustomers tracked
Entergy15,9681,136,684
Volunteer Energy Cooperative11,535157,133
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative10,95570,121
Lenoir City Utilities Board3,75581,500
Ozarks Electric Cooperative3,13295,548
Tombigbee EPA2,83567,555
Electric Power Board of Chattanooga2,688185,517
Lake Region Electric Cooperative2,38426,876
Tallahatchie Valley EPA2,29428,742
OG&E Energy Corp.2,218730,148
Appalachian Power Company2,01448,941
North East Mississippi EPA1,74331,492
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop1,67939,492
Tishomingo County EPA1,54416,340
Lawrenceburg Utility Systems1,32722,207
Knoxville Utilities Board1,215216,609
Sevier County Electric1,04265,002
Memphis Light Gas and Water Division945426,855
First Electric Cooperative873106,543
Northcentral Electric Coop82223,561
Magnolia Electric Power82032,728
Duck River EMC80685,991
Dixie EPA76341,787
Mississippi Power749193,352
Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative39436,874
Public Service Company of Oklahoma350573,239
4-County EPA32851,306
Tippah EPA32413,832
Southern Pine Electric31171,022
Coahoma EPA2438,496
Natchez Trace EPA21716,165
Appalachian Electric Cooperative20050,802
Clinton Utilities Board18031,240
Singing River Electric12081,500
Woodruff Electric Cooperative8519,594
Fayetteville Public Utilities7119,594
Bright Ridge6584,066
Nashville Electric Service52453,959
Prentiss County EPA5224,544
Tri-State EMC463,528
Upper Cumberland EMC4153,713
Oxford Electric Department3210,123
Alcoa Electric Department3131,214
Bolivar Energy Authority268,416
C&L Electric Cooperative2521,749
Loudon Utilities Board2514,656
Elizabethton Electric Department2027,905
Holston Electric Cooperative1732,249
Greeneville Light and Power System1541,004
Edmond Electric1345,783

Most affected counties in 8/17 Severe Weather

NameCustomers outCustomers tracked
Pope County, Arkansas8,57233,089
Decatur County, Tennessee5,32924,393
McMinn County, Tennessee4,97818,744
Crawford County, Arkansas4,71625,365
Johnson County, Arkansas4,6848,890
Knox County, Tennessee4,522271,555
White County, Arkansas4,46143,650
Cherokee County, Oklahoma3,53219,908
Hamilton County, Tennessee3,076194,759
Lafayette County, Mississippi2,30438,384
Sullivan County, Tennessee2,01449,761
Adair County, Oklahoma1,9669,568
Lee County, Mississippi1,65132,296
Franklin County, Arkansas1,6298,215
Faulkner County, Arkansas1,54466,314
Tate County, Mississippi1,50214,341
Sevier County, Tennessee1,39759,840
Lawrence County, Tennessee1,29622,112
Monroe County, Mississippi1,04912,545
Grundy County, Tennessee9978,584
Itawamba County, Mississippi99622,670
Panola County, Mississippi98618,651
Shelby County, Tennessee945427,142
Franklin County, Tennessee81219,439
Marion County, Tennessee80917,146
Amite County, Mississippi7798,974
Wayne County, Mississippi74712,269
Conway County, Arkansas74312,675
Tishomingo County, Mississippi68513,537
Marshall County, Mississippi51512,839
DeSoto County, Mississippi48813,687
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi4865,507
Pulaski County, Arkansas398214,163
Monroe County, Tennessee39342,019
Yell County, Arkansas37811,784
Chickasaw County, Mississippi3337,793
Union County, Mississippi3284,539
Roane County, Tennessee32133,135
Tippah County, Mississippi30213,679
St. Francis County, Arkansas28112,876
Comanche County, Oklahoma27959,204
Holmes County, Mississippi2694,766
Lamar County, Mississippi2648,569
Washington County, Arkansas246132,624
Bradley County, Tennessee22656,495
Hinds County, Mississippi220108,165
Anderson County, Tennessee18023,156
Monroe County, Arkansas1557,007
Quitman County, Mississippi1494,041
Covington County, Mississippi1389,434

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Power Restoration

Most storm-affected outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.

Power Outage FAQ

Is there a power outage in the affected area right now?
As of 8:47 PM ET on 08/17/2026, 77,475 customers are without power in the affected area. The live map above shows affected areas.
How long do power outages usually last in the affected area?
Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
Why is my power out?
Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
How can I check outages near me?
Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.

Outage Safety & Prep Tips

  • Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
  • Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
  • Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
  • If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.