Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 80 hrs | 6,422 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,367 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0 hrs | 4,297 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2023 | 1 hrs | 4,283 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 hrs | 4,274 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 721 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started May 4, 2021, lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 6,422 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Benton County | D | 39th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 721 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021, lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 6,422 customers.

