Clay CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 51 hrs | 1,911 (30%) | Tornado |
| Nov 24, 2014 | 6 hrs | 1,803 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 3 hrs | 1,718 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 8 hrs | 1,717 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 14 hrs | 1,713 (26%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 339 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started April 30, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 51 hours and leaving up to 1,911 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay 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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Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | D | 29th |
| Calhoun County | D | 30th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Scott 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 Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 339 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 51 hours and affecting up to 1,911 customers.