PowerOutageHistory
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Boone County Power Outage History

20142025 · Arkansas

Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated

Total events
577
Avg duration
2.8 hrs
Longest outage
63 hrs
National percentile
42nd

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Nov 3, 20231 hrs9,257 (43%)Unnamed event
Nov 4, 20230 hrs9,256 (43%)Unnamed event
Nov 4, 20230 hrs9,256 (43%)Unnamed event
Nov 3, 20231 hrs9,256 (43%)Unnamed event
Oct 12, 20231 hrs9,252 (43%)Unnamed event

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Boone County recorded 577 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Boone County started November 3, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,257 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.

July has historically been the worst month for outages in Boone County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Boone County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Boone County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Conway CountyC43rd
Lonoke CountyC42nd
Crittenden CountyC44th
Newton CountyC40th
Madison CountyC40th

FAQ

How often does power go out in Boone County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Boone County recorded 577 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.

What is Boone County's reliability grade?

Boone County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Boone County?

The worst outage on record started November 3, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,257 customers.

Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.