Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 28 hrs | 4,411 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 105 hrs | 3,615 (47%) | Hail |
| May 24, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,999 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 16 hrs | 2,993 (39%) | Heat |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 46 hrs | 2,441 (32%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Howard County recorded 412 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Howard County started April 30, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 28 hours and leaving up to 4,411 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Howard County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Howard County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Howard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | D | 35th |
| Fulton County | D | 35th |
| Baxter County | D | 34th |
| Carroll County | D | 37th |
| Lafayette County | D | 32nd |
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 Howard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Howard County recorded 412 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Howard County's reliability grade?
Howard County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 28 hours and affecting up to 4,411 customers.