MLEC Crews Making Final Storm Repairs

Outages minimal after a week of severe weather

(April 7, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – After several consecutive days of severe storms and flooding, Meriwether Lewis crews are making a final push to fully restore outages. The past week has been a challenge, but as of this morning, less than 50 members are without power or broadband.

In Humphreys County, crews are currently repairing a broken pole on Highway 230 near Accurate Arms and one at Dry Creek. Beyond restoration efforts, lineworkers are also returning to locations where temporary fixes were made during the height of the storms to make more reliable repairs. There are also some isolated cases across the service area with damaged weatherheads, which will require action by the homeowner before service may be fully restored. If a member has a damaged weatherhead where an electricity service connects to their home, you need to contact MLEC to disconnect power and contact a licensed electrician to make repairs.

MLConnect is also working diligently to restore internet service. Repairs are underway in the West Front Street area in Houston County and Goad Road, Pennywinkle Branch, Croff Lane and Indian Creek areas in Humphreys County. Teams are also addressing numerous individual service drops scattered across the five-county service area.

“When severe weather hits, it’s a team effort—not just among our crews, but with our members too,” said MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan. “This past week has been extremely difficult for our communities and your understanding and encouragement make a real difference. We hope that your family remains safe as we focus on restoring full service as quickly as possible.”

As restoration efforts wrap up, Meriwether Lewis thanks the community for all your kind words as we navigated these unprecedented weather events. Difficult times make strong people, and we are proud to stand beside our communities as we move forward. ###