Franklin County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Arkansas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 47 hrs | 5,843 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 22, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,843 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,752 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2020 | 6 hrs | 2,660 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,576 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 446 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started May 4, 2021, lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 5,843 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | C | 51st |
| Logan County | C | 54th |
| White County | C | 54th |
| Crittenden County | C | 44th |
| Conway County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 446 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021, lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 5,843 customers.