Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 73 hrs | 16,345 (43%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 14,055 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 14 hrs | 11,482 (30%) | High Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 68 hrs | 10,124 (27%) | Hail |
| Jun 5, 2018 | <1 hr | 8,689 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 494 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started April 1, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 16,345 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lycoming County | C | 59th |
| Huntingdon County | B | 61st |
| Lebanon County | C | 58th |
| Montour County | B | 62nd |
| Northumberland County | C | 58th |
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 494 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 16,345 customers.