Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 173 hrs | 11,593 (63%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 32 hrs | 5,469 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 64 hrs | 3,754 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 48 hrs | 3,159 (17%) | Drought |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 10 hrs | 2,783 (15%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Lincoln County, Oklahoma that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 596 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 173 hours and leaving up to 11,593 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian County | D | 24th |
| Latimer County | D | 22nd |
| Roger Mills County | D | 25th |
| Ellis County | D | 25th |
| Grady County | D | 26th |
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 596 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 173 hours and affecting up to 11,593 customers.