Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 95 hrs | 10,668 (56%) | Tornado |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 106 hrs | 6,473 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 23 hrs | 4,869 (26%) | Tornado |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 3 hrs | 4,173 (22%) | Tornado |
| May 20, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,955 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 510 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started April 29, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 10,668 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger County | D | 36th |
| Holt County | D | 38th |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Wayne County | D | 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 Lawrence County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 510 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 10,668 customers.