Lincoln County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · New Mexico
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 | 0 hrs | 7,622 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 0 hrs | 6,329 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,051 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 3 hrs | 4,980 (55%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.