Cross County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | 114 hrs | 8,892 (70%) | Strong Wind |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 148 hrs | 7,125 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| May 22, 2020 | 56 hrs | 6,499 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 hrs | 4,964 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 3 hrs | 4,038 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cross County recorded 1,008 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cross County started February 24, 2022 (Strong Wind), lasting 114 hours and leaving up to 8,892 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cross County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cross County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Cross County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | D | 23rd |
| Sharp County | D | 22nd |
| Miller County | D | 22nd |
| Stone County | D | 21st |
| Garland County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cross County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cross County recorded 1,008 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Cross County's reliability grade?
Cross County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cross County?
The worst outage on record started February 24, 2022 (Strong Wind), lasting 114 hours and affecting up to 8,892 customers.