Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.