Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 72 hrs | 16,242 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 2 hrs | 8,871 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| May 7, 2024 | 32 hrs | 7,637 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1 hrs | 6,423 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 10 hrs | 6,253 (14%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 450 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started May 4, 2021, lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 16,242 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County | B | 62nd |
| Johnson County | B | 64th |
| White County | C | 54th |
| Logan County | C | 54th |
| Sebastian County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 450 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021, lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 16,242 customers.