Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2021 | 7 hrs | 2,187 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,920 (51%) | High Wind |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 14 hrs | 1,056 (28%) | High Wind |
| Jul 18, 2019 | <1 hr | 935 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 2 hrs | 863 (23%) | Hail |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 253 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started June 15, 2021, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 2,187 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata County | B | 66th |
| Elbert County | B | 68th |
| Denver County | B | 69th |
| Pitkin County | B | 70th |
| Garfield County | B | 70th |
Most reliable counties in Colorado
The top 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Blanco County | A | 99th |
| Baca County | A | 98th |
| Washington County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Colorado
The bottom 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County | F | 16th |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
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 2017 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 253 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started June 15, 2021, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 2,187 customers.