Benton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 38 hrs | 31,694 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 52 hrs | 24,732 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 15, 2022 | <1 hr | 21,489 (17%) | Drought |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 90 hrs | 21,340 (17%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Benton County, Arkansas that day.
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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 187 hours and affecting up to 74,812 customers.