The paper refers to the finding of the short-circuit duration when computing the dynamic effects in the EHV distribution substations with flexible conductors using statistical-probabilistic method. A dedicated simulation model comprising an important element i.e. a short-circuit duration model has been developed. Referring to the obtained results, the probabilistic analysis of values of short-circuit duration, short-circuit current and dynamic forces has been carried out for the substation’s selected points. In computations, faults on bus and in the substation’s bays, transformers and electric power lines have been taken into account. A risk criterion- based method of finding the short-circuit duration values needed in computations of dynamic forces in the power distribution substations has been presented.