Arkansas County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 72 hrs | 13,042 (98%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 98 hrs | 9,394 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 15 hrs | 6,874 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 59 hrs | 6,326 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 96 hrs | 5,206 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Arkansas County recorded 1,362 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Arkansas County started April 13, 2020, lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 13,042 customers without power (98% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Arkansas County, with 147 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Arkansas County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Arkansas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | F | 2nd |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
| Chicot County | F | 6th |
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Arkansas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Arkansas County recorded 1,362 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Arkansas County's reliability grade?
Arkansas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Arkansas County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 13,042 customers.