Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Idaho
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2019 | 12 hrs | 6,692 (100%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 2 hrs | 6,627 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 2 hrs | 5,633 (84%) | Blizzard |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,569 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 hrs | 2,440 (36%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 492 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started October 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 6,692 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 55 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Idaho
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | B | 64th |
| Elmore County | C | 59th |
| Jerome County | C | 59th |
| Nez Perce County | C | 58th |
| Washington County | B | 68th |
Most reliable counties in Idaho
The top 3 counties in Idaho by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Minidoka County | A | 95th |
| Camas County | A | 92nd |
| Ada County | A | 92nd |
Least reliable counties in Idaho
The bottom 3 counties in Idaho by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | F | 3rd |
| Bonner County | F | 10th |
| Boise County | F | 14th |
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 492 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started October 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 6,692 customers.