Conway CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2020 | 10 hrs | 3,778 (27%) | Hail |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 8 hrs | 3,334 (24%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 61 hrs | 3,254 (23%) | Hail |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,109 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,037 (22%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Conway County recorded 525 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Conway County started June 29, 2020 (Hail), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 3,778 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Conway County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Conway County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Conway County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County | C | 42nd |
| Crittenden County | C | 44th |
| Lonoke County | C | 42nd |
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
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 Conway County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Conway County recorded 525 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Conway County's reliability grade?
Conway County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Conway County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2020 (Hail), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 3,778 customers.