Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 179 hrs | 9,645 (99%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 7,237 (74%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 22, 2025 | <1 hr | 5,268 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,259 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 25, 2023 | <1 hr | 5,207 (53%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 1,169 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and leaving up to 9,645 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 165 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Knott County | F | 2nd |
| Martin County | F | 2nd |
| Leslie County | F | 0th |
| Carter County | F | 3rd |
| Letcher County | F | 4th |
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 1,169 outage events, averaging 5.0 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and affecting up to 9,645 customers.