Crittenden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | 116 hrs | 7,850 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 25 hrs | 6,055 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 20 hrs | 6,038 (24%) | Tornado |
| May 22, 2020 | 53 hrs | 4,570 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 14, 2019 | 22 hrs | 3,959 (15%) | Heat |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crittenden County recorded 525 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crittenden County started February 24, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 116 hours and leaving up to 7,850 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crittenden County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crittenden County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Crittenden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Conway County | C | 43rd |
| Boone County | C | 42nd |
| 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 Crittenden County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crittenden County recorded 525 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Crittenden County's reliability grade?
Crittenden County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crittenden County?
The worst outage on record started February 24, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 116 hours and affecting up to 7,850 customers.