Independence 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 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 hrs | 8,697 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 1 hrs | 7,482 (36%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.