Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 67 hrs | 799 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 28, 2021 | <1 hr | 754 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 4 hrs | 754 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | <1 hr | 719 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1 hrs | 712 (13%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 161 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 799 customers without power (14% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 19 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County | B | 74th |
| Searcy County | B | 67th |
| Sebastian County | B | 67th |
| Washington County | B | 80th |
| Johnson County | B | 64th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 161 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 799 customers.