Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2021 | 1 hrs | 15,648 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 12, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,810 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 21 hrs | 8,889 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 5, 2020 | <1 hr | 7,789 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,754 (27%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 6 years from 2020 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 354 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started November 6, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 15,648 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | B | 76th |
| Haywood County | B | 72nd |
| Marion County | B | 77th |
| Marshall County | B | 77th |
| Franklin County | B | 78th |
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 2020 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 354 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started November 6, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 15,648 customers.