Perry CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2020 | 7 hrs | 5,980 (94%) | Flood |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 7 hrs | 5,883 (92%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 10 hrs | 5,739 (90%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 44 hrs | 5,327 (84%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 18, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,831 (76%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Perry County recorded 469 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Perry County started March 29, 2020 (Flood), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 5,980 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Perry County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Perry County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Perry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County | D | 35th |
| Fulton County | D | 35th |
| Baxter County | D | 34th |
| Carroll County | D | 37th |
| Benton 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 Perry County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Perry County recorded 469 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Perry County's reliability grade?
Perry County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Perry County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2020 (Flood), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 5,980 customers.