Cleveland CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2015 | 30 hrs | 1,392 (41%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 51 hrs | 1,363 (40%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 4, 2023 | 90 hrs | 1,344 (40%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 93 hrs | 1,342 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 1,342 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Cleveland County recorded 400 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cleveland County started February 16, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 30 hours and leaving up to 1,392 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Cleveland County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cleveland County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cleveland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Desha County | F | 8th |
| Nevada County | F | 9th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
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 Cleveland County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Cleveland County recorded 400 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Cleveland County's reliability grade?
Cleveland County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cleveland County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 30 hours and affecting up to 1,392 customers.