Craighead County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2021 | 52 hrs | 5,528 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 1 hrs | 5,524 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 1 hrs | 5,223 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 18 hrs | 4,558 (6%) | Excessive Heat |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 49 hrs | 4,489 (6%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Craighead County recorded 317 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Craighead County started December 11, 2021, lasting 52 hours and leaving up to 5,528 customers without power (7% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Craighead County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Craighead County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Craighead County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Washington County | B | 80th |
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Van Buren County | A | 100th |
| Faulkner County | B | 74th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Craighead County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Craighead County recorded 317 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Craighead County's reliability grade?
Craighead County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Craighead County?
The worst outage on record started December 11, 2021, lasting 52 hours and affecting up to 5,528 customers.