Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 21 hrs | 3,821 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 46 hrs | 3,385 (64%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,983 (57%) | Hail |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,732 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,710 (51%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 721 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started January 3, 2022, lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 3,821 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | D | 29th |
| Mitchell County | D | 29th |
| Cook County | D | 30th |
| Miller County | D | 30th |
| DeKalb County | D | 30th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 721 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started January 3, 2022, lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 3,821 customers.