Lincoln County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Oregon
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2025 | 27 hrs | 20,991 (59%) | High Wind |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 133 hrs | 18,350 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 83 hrs | 17,385 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 97 hrs | 16,512 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 91 hrs | 14,843 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 409 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started February 24, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 20,991 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tillamook County | D | 20th |
| Clatsop County | D | 25th |
| Wallowa County | D | 26th |
| Marion County | F | 12th |
| Multnomah County | D | 29th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 409 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started February 24, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 20,991 customers.