Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Tennessee
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2015 | 0 hrs | 1,961 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2018 | 0 hrs | 269 (1%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2018 | 0 hrs | 269 (1%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2018 | 0 hrs | 269 (1%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 1 hrs | 269 (1%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 25 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started April 12, 2015, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 1,961 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
February has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 7 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | A | 99th |
| Dickson County | A | 99th |
| Scott County | A | 98th |
| Hickman County | A | 100th |
| Weakley County | A | 100th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 25 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 99th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started April 12, 2015, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 1,961 customers.