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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2018 | 35 hrs | 7,003 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 6, 2018 | 2 hrs | 6,615 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 9, 2020 | <1 hr | 6,495 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2023 | <1 hr | 6,321 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 41 hrs | 6,213 (27%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 559 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started May 31, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 7,003 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | C | 46th |
| Knox County | C | 46th |
| Marshall County | C | 45th |
| Washington County | C | 48th |
| Benton County | C | 44th |
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 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 559 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started May 31, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 7,003 customers.