Hempstead CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2023 | 46 hrs | 2,752 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 91 hrs | 2,432 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 11, 2015 | 40 hrs | 2,274 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 7 hrs | 2,210 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 69 hrs | 2,116 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hempstead County recorded 573 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hempstead County started February 2, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 2,752 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hempstead County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hempstead County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hempstead County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cross County | D | 23rd |
| Sharp County | D | 22nd |
| Miller County | D | 22nd |
| Stone County | D | 21st |
| Garland County | D | 26th |
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 Hempstead County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hempstead County recorded 573 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Hempstead County's reliability grade?
Hempstead County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hempstead County?
The worst outage on record started February 2, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 2,752 customers.