Lafayette CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2023 | 43 hrs | 4,459 (76%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2 hrs | 3,299 (56%) | Tornado |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 6 hrs | 2,661 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 5 hrs | 2,629 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 80 hrs | 2,168 (37%) | Hurricane Laura |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lafayette County recorded 517 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lafayette County started February 2, 2023 (Winter Weather), lasting 43 hours and leaving up to 4,459 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Lafayette County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lafayette County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Lafayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | D | 30th |
| Clay County | D | 30th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
| Baxter County | D | 34th |
| Fulton County | D | 35th |
Most reliable counties in Arkansas
The top 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
Least reliable counties in Arkansas
The bottom 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | F | 2nd |
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
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 Lafayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lafayette County recorded 517 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Lafayette County's reliability grade?
Lafayette County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The worst outage on record started February 2, 2023 (Winter Weather), lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 4,459 customers.