Calhoun CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 17 hrs | 601 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 30 hrs | 583 (16%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 574 (16%) | Hail |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 92 hrs | 574 (16%) | Hail |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 573 (16%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Calhoun County recorded 331 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Calhoun County started March 19, 2025, lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 601 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Calhoun County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Calhoun County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Calhoun County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | D | 30th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
| Lafayette County | D | 32nd |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
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 Calhoun County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Calhoun County recorded 331 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Calhoun County's reliability grade?
Calhoun County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Calhoun County?
The worst outage on record started March 19, 2025, lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 601 customers.