Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 7 hrs | 3,200 (53%) | Hail |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 2 hrs | 3,105 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 21, 2019 | 6 hrs | 2,768 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,622 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 104 hrs | 1,846 (30%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lee County recorded 881 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started May 22, 2024 (Hail), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 3,200 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | D | 30th |
| Calhoun County | D | 30th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Scott County | D | 28th |
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 Lee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lee County recorded 881 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started May 22, 2024 (Hail), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 3,200 customers.