Baxter County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 59 hrs | 25,906 (91%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 1 hrs | 20,876 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 3 hrs | 16,608 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 21 hrs | 16,192 (57%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 65 hrs | 14,778 (52%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Baxter County recorded 429 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baxter County started May 26, 2024, lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 25,906 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Baxter County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baxter County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Baxter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | D | 35th |
| Howard County | D | 35th |
| Perry County | D | 35th |
| Lafayette County | D | 32nd |
| Carroll County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Baxter County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Baxter County recorded 429 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Baxter County's reliability grade?
Baxter County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baxter County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024, lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 25,906 customers.