Faulkner CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2019 | 1 hrs | 9,351 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 23, 2024 | 9 hrs | 8,108 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 37 hrs | 7,775 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 9 hrs | 7,245 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 4, 2024 | <1 hr | 7,145 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Faulkner County recorded 620 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Faulkner County started September 9, 2019, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,351 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Faulkner County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Faulkner County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Faulkner County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | B | 72nd |
| Searcy County | B | 67th |
| Washington County | B | 80th |
| Sebastian County | B | 67th |
| Johnson County | B | 64th |
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 Faulkner County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Faulkner County recorded 620 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Faulkner County's reliability grade?
Faulkner County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Faulkner County?
The worst outage on record started September 9, 2019, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,351 customers.