Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | 52 hrs | 5,945 (45%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 81 hrs | 5,444 (41%) | High Wind |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 9 hrs | 4,930 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 9 hrs | 4,067 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 68 hrs | 3,800 (29%) | Ice Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 331 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started February 18, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 52 hours and leaving up to 5,945 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County | C | 42nd |
| Ohio County | C | 43rd |
| Spencer County | C | 41st |
| Ballard County | C | 44th |
| Warren County | C | 40th |
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 331 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started February 18, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 52 hours and affecting up to 5,945 customers.