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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.