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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 22 hrs | 9,501 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 43 hrs | 9,444 (29%) | Excessive Heat |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 47 hrs | 9,207 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,588 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 11 hrs | 4,043 (13%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 576 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started August 12, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 9,501 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | C | 57th |
| Carter County | C | 57th |
| Hickory County | C | 58th |
| Barton County | C | 56th |
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
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 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 576 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started August 12, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 9,501 customers.