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Putnam County, TN Weather and Power Outages
Weather, outages, alerts, rivers, lakes and air quality for Putnam County, from official sources and updated every few minutes.
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Map
Putnam County on the map
Weather
Weather in Putnam County right now
The Putnam County figure is the National Weather Service hourly forecast for the grid square, about 1.5 miles across, at the center of Putnam County, issued Oct 1, 8:16 pm ET (7:16 pm CT). It is a forecast, not a thermometer reading. The measured reading comes from the Crossville airport station (KCSV), 25 miles from the center of Putnam County. Airport thermometers sit over open pavement and grass and can differ by a few degrees from nearby neighborhoods. All Tennessee weather.
Alerts
Weather alerts for Putnam County
Source updated Oct 1, 11:15 pm ET (10:15 pm CT) · Retrieved Oct 1, 11:15 pm ET (10:15 pm CT)
The National Weather Service had no alert in effect for Putnam County at the time of this reading.
Power
Power outages in Putnam County
No outage on the KUB, NES or MLGW outage maps was in Putnam County at the time of this reading.
KUB, NES and MLGW publish a map point for each outage; distances are measured from that point and placed in counties using simplified Census boundaries. Retrieved: KUB 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT), NES 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT), MLGW 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT). Other utilities publish totals only, on their own pages. An outage disappears from this page when the utility closes it.
None of the utilities with an outage page on this site lists Putnam County in its service area. All Tennessee outages by utility.
Water
Rivers and lakes near Putnam County
| Nearest river gauges | Distance | Stage | Flow | Status | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Water River near Cookeville | 6 mi | 4.21 ft | No flood stage set | 10:15 pm ET (9:15 pm CT) | |
| Roaring River near Hilham | 14 mi | 10.95 ft | No flood stage set | 10:30 pm ET (9:30 pm CT) | |
| Calfkiller River at Sparta | 15 mi | 2.88 ft | 26 cfs | No flood stage set | 10:00 pm ET (9:00 pm CT) |
| Cumberland River at Penitentiary Branch in Jackson County | 22 mi | 14.56 ft | Below flood stage | 10:30 pm ET (9:30 pm CT) | |
| West Fork Obey River near Alpine | 24 mi | 0.92 ft | No flood stage set | 10:15 pm ET (9:15 pm CT) | |
| Jennings Creek at Whitleyville | 24 mi | 8.63 ft | No flood stage set | 10:30 pm ET (9:30 pm CT) |
Nearest lakes
| Lake | Distance | Elevation | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill Lake | 21 mi | 632.37 ft | 10:00 pm ET (9:00 pm CT) |
| Great Falls Lake | 25 mi | 794.59 ft | 10:00 pm ET (9:00 pm CT) |
| Dale Hollow Lake | 27 mi | 640.46 ft | 10:00 pm ET (9:00 pm CT) |
Also nearby
Air quality, earthquakes and fires near Putnam County
Attractions
Attractions near Putnam County
| Attraction | Distance | Forecast this hour |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Falls State Park | 10 mi | 74°F, Mostly Cloudy |
| Burgess Falls State Park | 10 mi | 72°F, Partly Cloudy |
| Cumberland Caverns | 35 mi | 75°F, Partly Cloudy |
| Fall Creek Falls State Park | 37 mi | 71°F, Partly Cloudy |
| Ozone Falls | 40 mi | 68°F, Partly Cloudy |
Questions about Putnam County weather and outages
What is the temperature in Putnam County, Tennessee right now?
The National Weather Service hourly forecast for the center of Putnam County is 72°F and partly cloudy (forecast issued 8:16 pm ET on Oct 1) this hour. The nearest measured reading was 72°F at the Crossville airport station (KCSV), 25 miles away, at 10:40 pm ET on Oct 1.
What is the forecast for Putnam County?
National Weather Service forecast for Putnam County: Tonight 68°F, mostly cloudy; Friday 85°F, mostly cloudy then chance showers and thunderstorms, 54% chance of rain; Friday Night 66°F, showers and thunderstorms likely, 55% chance of rain.
Is the power out in Putnam County, Tennessee?
No outage on the KUB, NES or MLGW outage maps was in Putnam County at the latest reading. Statewide outages by utility are on the power page.
Are there any weather alerts for Putnam County, TN?
The National Weather Service had no watch, warning or advisory in effect for Putnam County as of 11:15 pm ET on Oct 1.
What river and lake levels are near Putnam County?
The nearest river gauge, Falling Water River near Cookeville, 6 miles away, read 4.21 ft (no flood stage set) at 10:15 pm ET on Oct 1. The nearest lake, Center Hill Lake, 21 miles away, was at 632.37 ft above sea level at 10:00 pm ET on Oct 1.
What is the air quality in Putnam County today?
The nearest AirNow reporting area, Cookeville, 3 miles away, read PM2.5 AQI 52 (Moderate) as of 11:05 pm ET on Oct 1. AirNow readings are preliminary.
How often does this Putnam County page update?
Readings are checked every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the source. Each figure on the page carries the time it was retrieved, in Eastern time with Central in parentheses.
Nearby
Cities in Putnam County and neighboring counties
Where the data for Putnam County weather and outages comes from
Every reading is credited to its source, with the time it was taken. Corrections and source questions go to the sources page.
Photo: Fall Creek Falls State Park at dawn. Neal Vickers, CC BY-SA 4.0
