Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 73 hrs | 2,626 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 34 hrs | 2,453 (45%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,871 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 9 hrs | 1,640 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 30, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,594 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 617 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 2,626 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita County | F | 11th |
| Prairie County | F | 11th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
| Phillips County | F | 10th |
| Drew County | F | 12th |
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 Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 617 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 2,626 customers.