Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2021 | 2 hrs | 10,786 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 21 hrs | 10,615 (60%) | Winter Storm |
| May 26, 2024 | 69 hrs | 7,401 (42%) | Hail |
| Sep 5, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,859 (33%) | Drought |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 2 hrs | 4,737 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Carroll County, Arkansas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carroll County recorded 405 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carroll County started April 29, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 10,786 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Carroll County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carroll County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Carroll County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | D | 35th |
| Howard County | D | 35th |
| Fulton County | D | 35th |
| Benton County | D | 39th |
| Lawrence County | D | 39th |
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 Carroll County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carroll County recorded 405 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Carroll County's reliability grade?
Carroll County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 10,786 customers.