Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 64 hrs | 3,306 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2018 | 50 hrs | 2,561 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,203 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 0 hrs | 1,980 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 0 hrs | 1,946 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 514 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started March 1, 2017, lasting 64 hours and leaving up to 3,306 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Lawrence County | D | 39th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Benton County | D | 39th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 514 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017, lasting 64 hours and affecting up to 3,306 customers.