Lonoke CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 hrs | 34,287 (73%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 16, 2018 | 3 hrs | 19,116 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2018 | <1 hr | 18,992 (41%) | Hail |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 1 hrs | 10,779 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 20 hrs | 10,394 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lonoke County recorded 756 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lonoke County started June 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 34,287 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lonoke County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lonoke County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lonoke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County | C | 42nd |
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
| Conway County | C | 43rd |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
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 Lonoke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lonoke County recorded 756 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Lonoke County's reliability grade?
Lonoke County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lonoke County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 34,287 customers.