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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 11 hrs | 8,373 (93%) | Drought |
| Jun 27, 2016 | <1 hr | 7,622 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2018 | <1 hr | 6,329 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2018 | <1 hr | 5,051 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 3 hrs | 4,980 (55%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 651 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started March 14, 2025 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 8,373 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | C | 55th |
| Grant County | C | 59th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Doña Ana County | B | 70th |
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
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 2015 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 651 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2025 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 8,373 customers.