Lincoln CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | 2 hrs | 4,212 (67%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 26, 2015 | 3 hrs | 2,721 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,719 (43%) | Wildfire |
| Jun 28, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,645 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2022 | 13 hrs | 2,632 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Lincoln County, Washington that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 548 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started January 7, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 4,212 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Washington
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County | D | 24th |
| Skagit County | D | 21st |
| San Juan County | F | 20th |
| Stevens County | F | 18th |
| King County | D | 28th |
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 Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 548 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started January 7, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 4,212 customers.