Izard CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 22 hrs | 8,041 (89%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 69 hrs | 6,014 (67%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 106 hrs | 4,247 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 12 hrs | 3,545 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 2 hrs | 3,525 (39%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Izard County recorded 712 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Izard County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 8,041 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Izard County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Izard County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Izard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County | F | 17th |
| Monroe County | F | 18th |
| Marion County | F | 16th |
| St. Francis County | F | 16th |
| Woodruff County | F | 19th |
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 Izard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Izard County recorded 712 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Izard County's reliability grade?
Izard County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Izard County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 8,041 customers.