Drew County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 7,043 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 44 hrs | 7,030 (59%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 0 hrs | 6,924 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 6,085 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 0 hrs | 4,078 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Drew County recorded 717 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Drew County started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 7,043 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Drew County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Drew County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Drew County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | F | 12th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
| Little River County | F | 12th |
| Pike County | F | 11th |
| Ouachita County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Drew County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Drew County recorded 717 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Drew County's reliability grade?
Drew County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Drew County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 7,043 customers.