Madison County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Arkansas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 49 hrs | 7,134 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 1 hrs | 6,753 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2025 | 11 hrs | 6,556 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 22 hrs | 6,134 (44%) | Winter Storm |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 5,510 (40%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Madison County recorded 343 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison County started May 19, 2025, lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 7,134 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th 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 Madison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Lonoke County | C | 42nd |
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Madison County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Madison County recorded 343 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Madison County's reliability grade?
Madison County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The worst outage on record started May 19, 2025, lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 7,134 customers.