Jefferson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 72 hrs | 24,409 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 113 hrs | 14,639 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 42 hrs | 12,448 (30%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 28 hrs | 11,260 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 26 hrs | 6,837 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jefferson County recorded 1,177 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jefferson County started April 13, 2020, lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 24,409 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jefferson County, with 143 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jefferson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Jefferson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Little River County | F | 12th |
| Drew County | F | 12th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
| Yell County | F | 13th |
| Pike County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jefferson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jefferson County recorded 1,177 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Jefferson County's reliability grade?
Jefferson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 24,409 customers.