Little River CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2021 | 68 hrs | 5,309 (84%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 52 hrs | 4,041 (64%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 46 hrs | 3,653 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 7, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,052 (48%) | Heat |
| Aug 7, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,049 (48%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Little River County recorded 945 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Little River County started April 10, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 5,309 customers without power (84% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Little River County, with 116 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Little River 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 Little River County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | F | 12th |
| Drew County | F | 12th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
| Yell County | F | 13th |
| Pike County | F | 11th |
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 Little River County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Little River County recorded 945 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Little River County's reliability grade?
Little River County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Little River County?
The worst outage on record started April 10, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 5,309 customers.