Lincoln County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.