Lincoln County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Wyoming
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2025 | 3 hrs | 3,373 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,951 (23%) | Flash Flood |
| Nov 24, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,253 (18%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,200 (17%) | Flash Flood |
| May 8, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,172 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lincoln County recorded 191 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln County started March 22, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,373 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wyoming
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lincoln County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washakie County | A | 90th |
| Park County | A | 88th |
| Natrona County | A | 87th |
| Uinta County | A | 93rd |
| Laramie County | A | 93rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Lincoln County recorded 191 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Lincoln County's reliability grade?
Lincoln County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The worst outage on record started March 22, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,373 customers.