Arkansas CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 98 hrs | 9,394 (70%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 15 hrs | 6,874 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 59 hrs | 6,326 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 96 hrs | 5,206 (39%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 13,042 customers.