Bradley CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 23 hrs | 4,236 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 4,182 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | <1 hr | 4,178 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 44 hrs | 4,161 (65%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 28, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,113 (65%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bradley County recorded 586 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bradley County started June 26, 2023, lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 4,236 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Bradley County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bradley County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Bradley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Chicot County | F | 6th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
| Cleveland County | F | 8th |
Most reliable counties in Arkansas
The top 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
Least reliable counties in Arkansas
The bottom 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | F | 2nd |
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
| Sevier 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 Bradley County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bradley County recorded 586 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Bradley County's reliability grade?
Bradley County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bradley County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023, lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 4,236 customers.