Grant 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 10, 2021 | 3 hrs | 4,544 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,383 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 4,246 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1 hrs | 3,901 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,765 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Grant County recorded 943 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grant County started April 10, 2021, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 4,544 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Grant County, with 114 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grant County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Grant County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | F | 14th |
| Columbia County | F | 13th |
| Yell County | F | 13th |
| St. Francis County | F | 16th |
| Little River County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Grant County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Grant County recorded 943 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Grant County's reliability grade?
Grant County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The worst outage on record started April 10, 2021, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 4,544 customers.