Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 180 hrs | 23,646 (34%) | Tropical Storm |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 6 hrs | 10,486 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 55 hrs | 8,551 (12%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Feb 9, 2017 | 3 hrs | 6,955 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 11 hrs | 6,555 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 180 hours and leaving up to 23,646 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
July 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 C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | C | 53rd |
| Wake County | C | 52nd |
| Yancey County | C | 51st |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
| Northampton County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 180 hours and affecting up to 23,646 customers.