Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 70 hrs | 17,257 (46%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 79 hrs | 16,896 (45%) | Tornado |
| May 22, 2024 | 8 hrs | 10,778 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 103 hrs | 10,367 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 98 hrs | 10,331 (28%) | Hurricane Helene |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 669 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 17,257 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Geauga County | F | 16th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
| Adams County | F | 17th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Pike County | F | 9th |
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 Lawrence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 669 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 17,257 customers.