Montgomery County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 3 hrs | 6,928 (85%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 34 hrs | 6,854 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 11 hrs | 6,765 (83%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 3 hrs | 6,725 (82%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 7 hrs | 5,078 (62%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,231 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montgomery County started April 13, 2020, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,928 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Montgomery County, with 154 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montgomery County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th 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 Montgomery County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Chicot County | F | 6th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
| Cleveland County | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Montgomery County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,231 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Montgomery County's reliability grade?
Montgomery County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,928 customers.