Lawrence County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Illinois
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,250 (47%) | Tropical Storm Gordon |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 5 hrs | 5,212 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 29 hrs | 4,876 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 4 hrs | 4,835 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 27, 2024 | 16 hrs | 3,176 (29%) | Tornado |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 355 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started September 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Gordon), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 5,250 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford County | C | 60th |
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Alexander County | B | 60th |
| Whiteside County | B | 60th |
| Crawford County | B | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 355 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Gordon), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 5,250 customers.