Benton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 | 187 hrs | 74,812 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 38 hrs | 31,694 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 52 hrs | 24,732 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1 hrs | 21,489 (17%) | Drought |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 90 hrs | 21,340 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Benton County recorded 1,050 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Benton County started May 26, 2024, lasting 187 hours and leaving up to 74,812 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Benton County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Benton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Benton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | D | 39th |
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Benton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Benton County recorded 1,050 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Benton County's reliability grade?
Benton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024, lasting 187 hours and affecting up to 74,812 customers.