Lincoln County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln County, Washington don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 214 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 6–7, 2022) came when a winter storm left 4,212 customers (66.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 8th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 538 customers (8.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 6–7, 2022 | 4,212(66.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 25–27, 2015 | 2,721(43.1%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 19–23, 2025 | 2,719(43.1%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jun 28, 2023 | 2,645(41.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 26, 2022 | 2,632(41.7%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 277,040 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 57,382 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 48,907 | Not reporting | |
| Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,977 | Not reporting | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | 9 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Washington. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA), Inland Power & Light Company, Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Lincoln County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 6–7, 2022. It peaked at 4,212 customers without power (66.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 214 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lincoln County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/lincoln-county