Marion CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 86 hrs | 10,563 (88%) | Tornado |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 31 hrs | 9,881 (83%) | Hail |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 21 hrs | 7,569 (63%) | Winter Storm |
| May 27, 2021 | 1 hrs | 5,068 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 69 hrs | 4,619 (39%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Marion County, Arkansas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marion County recorded 794 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 10,563 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County | F | 17th |
| Izard County | F | 17th |
| St. Francis County | F | 16th |
| Monroe County | F | 18th |
| Union County | F | 14th |
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 Marion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marion County recorded 794 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 10,563 customers.