Dallas CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 3,613 (88%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 56 hrs | 3,388 (82%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,772 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 96 hrs | 2,753 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 8 hrs | 2,698 (65%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dallas County recorded 836 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dallas County started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 3,613 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dallas County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dallas County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Sized for Dallas County's outage profile
See more picks in our Best Dual-Fuel Portable Generators for Power Outages roundup.
Champion Power Equipment 4375-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator with Free 3-Year Warranty
Outage-prep kit
See our outage-prep guides.
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dallas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
| Chicot County | F | 6th |
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
Most reliable counties in Arkansas
The top 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
Least reliable counties in Arkansas
The bottom 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | F | 2nd |
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
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 Dallas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dallas County recorded 836 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Dallas County's reliability grade?
Dallas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dallas County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 3,613 customers.