Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2018 | 2 hrs | 11,533 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 8 hrs | 11,463 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 2 hrs | 10,015 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2023 | <1 hr | 8,697 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 6, 2015 | <1 hr | 7,482 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Independence County recorded 685 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Independence County started June 7, 2018, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 11,533 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Independence County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Independence County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Independence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Lawrence County | D | 39th |
| Benton County | D | 39th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
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 Independence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Independence County recorded 685 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Independence County's reliability grade?
Independence County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Independence County?
The worst outage on record started June 7, 2018, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 11,533 customers.