Newton CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | 19 hrs | 5,503 (99%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 8, 2025 | 5 hrs | 5,110 (92%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,994 (90%) | Hail |
| Nov 20, 2021 | 1 hrs | 4,993 (90%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 24 hrs | 3,752 (68%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Newton County recorded 567 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newton County started May 3, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 5,503 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Newton County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newton 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 Newton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | C | 40th |
| Saline County | D | 39th |
| Lonoke County | C | 42nd |
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
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 Newton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Newton County recorded 567 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Newton County's reliability grade?
Newton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The worst outage on record started May 3, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 5,503 customers.