Desha 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 | 5,867 (94%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 7 hrs | 3,571 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,041 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2023 | <1 hr | 3,041 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 15 hrs | 3,038 (49%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Desha County recorded 950 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Desha County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 5,867 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Desha County, with 120 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Desha County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Desha County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County | F | 9th |
| Cleveland County | F | 8th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Phillips County | F | 10th |
| 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 Desha County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Desha County recorded 950 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Desha County's reliability grade?
Desha County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Desha County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 5,867 customers.