Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2023 | 55 hrs | 2,293 (57%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 50 hrs | 2,169 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 1,989 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,835 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 3 hrs | 1,544 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nevada County recorded 601 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nevada County started February 1, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 2,293 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nevada County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nevada County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Nevada County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Desha County | F | 8th |
| Cleveland County | F | 8th |
| Phillips County | F | 10th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Prairie 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 Nevada County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nevada County recorded 601 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Nevada County's reliability grade?
Nevada County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nevada County?
The worst outage on record started February 1, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 2,293 customers.