Phillips 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 3, 2017 | 14 hrs | 7,759 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 6,537 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 80 hrs | 6,375 (60%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 45 hrs | 4,629 (44%) | Winter Storm |
| May 25, 2025 | 19 hrs | 4,313 (41%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Phillips County recorded 909 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Phillips County started April 3, 2017, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 7,759 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Phillips County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Phillips County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Phillips County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie County | F | 11th |
| Ouachita County | F | 11th |
| Pike County | F | 11th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
| Drew County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Phillips County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Phillips County recorded 909 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Phillips County's reliability grade?
Phillips County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Phillips County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2017, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 7,759 customers.