Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2020 | 0 hrs | 21,819 (63%) | Hail |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 21 hrs | 10,241 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 19 hrs | 9,395 (27%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 89 hrs | 8,054 (23%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 69 hrs | 7,799 (23%) | Hurricane Delta |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 1,056 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started April 20, 2020 (Hail), lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 21,819 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 132 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grenada County | D | 23rd |
| Jasper County | D | 21st |
| Clarke County | D | 25th |
| Choctaw County | F | 20th |
| Panola County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 1,056 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2020 (Hail), lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 21,819 customers.