Garland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 2 hrs | 26,362 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 30 hrs | 20,881 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 20 hrs | 11,974 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 2 hrs | 11,845 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2018 | 1 hrs | 11,659 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Garland County recorded 1,248 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garland County started June 19, 2015, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 26,362 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Garland County, with 160 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garland County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Garland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | D | 26th |
| Clark County | D | 26th |
| Scott County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Garland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Garland County recorded 1,248 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Garland County's reliability grade?
Garland County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garland County?
The worst outage on record started June 19, 2015, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 26,362 customers.