Lincoln County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 | 29 hrs | 10,080 (53%) | Strong Wind |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 97 hrs | 9,752 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 15 hrs | 8,208 (43%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 0 hrs | 8,200 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2016 | 12 hrs | 7,494 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 556 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started May 22, 2019 (Strong Wind), lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 10,080 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Langlade County | F | 16th |
| Marinette County | F | 15th |
| Menominee County | F | 15th |
| Forest County | F | 14th |
| Iron County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 556 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started May 22, 2019 (Strong Wind), lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 10,080 customers.