Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Montana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | 29 hrs | 8,585 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2 hrs | 7,602 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 16 hrs | 7,237 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 154 hrs | 6,953 (53%) | Flood |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 1 hrs | 5,955 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 527 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started September 26, 2024, lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 8,585 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Montana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sanders County | D | 20th |
| Madison County | D | 31st |
| Granite County | D | 33rd |
| Flathead County | D | 35th |
| Chouteau County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 527 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started September 26, 2024, lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 8,585 customers.