Clark County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 7,014 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 51 hrs | 6,725 (50%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 33 hrs | 5,735 (43%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 2 hrs | 5,662 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| May 29, 2015 | 1 hrs | 5,187 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clark County recorded 563 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clark County started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 7,014 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Clark County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clark County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Clark County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | D | 26th |
| Garland County | D | 26th |
| Scott County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clark County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clark County recorded 563 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Clark County's reliability grade?
Clark County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clark County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 7,014 customers.