Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · South Dakota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1 hrs | 14,526 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 hrs | 12,505 (33%) | Drought |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 3 hrs | 7,969 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,113 (19%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 7 hrs | 5,725 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 199 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started April 25, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 14,526 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in South Dakota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mellette County | A | 92nd |
| Stanley County | A | 93rd |
| Edmunds County | A | 93rd |
| Campbell County | A | 93rd |
| Walworth County | A | 94th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 199 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 92nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started April 25, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 14,526 customers.