Fulton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 22 hrs | 6,151 (84%) | Winter Storm |
| May 26, 2024 | 37 hrs | 5,313 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 16 hrs | 5,050 (69%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 3 hrs | 3,721 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,640 (50%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 328 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 6,151 customers without power (84% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County | D | 35th |
| Perry County | D | 35th |
| Baxter County | D | 34th |
| Carroll County | D | 37th |
| Lafayette County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 328 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 6,151 customers.