Chicot CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | 15 hrs | 4,313 (80%) | Tornado |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 69 hrs | 3,231 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 8 hrs | 3,136 (58%) | Tornado |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 47 hrs | 2,854 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 18 hrs | 2,828 (53%) | Tornado |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chicot County recorded 960 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chicot County started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 4,313 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Chicot County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chicot County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Chicot County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Cleveland County | F | 8th |
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 Chicot County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chicot County recorded 960 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Chicot County's reliability grade?
Chicot County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chicot County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 4,313 customers.