Poinsett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | 37 hrs | 9,165 (66%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 1 hrs | 5,812 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 23 hrs | 5,809 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 23, 2017 | 6 hrs | 5,710 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 92 hrs | 5,222 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Poinsett County recorded 840 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Poinsett County started February 2, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 37 hours and leaving up to 9,165 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Poinsett County, with 103 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Poinsett County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Poinsett County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Izard County | F | 17th |
| Monroe County | F | 18th |
| Marion County | F | 16th |
| St. Francis County | F | 16th |
| Woodruff County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Poinsett County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Poinsett County recorded 840 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Poinsett County's reliability grade?
Poinsett County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Poinsett County?
The worst outage on record started February 2, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 37 hours and affecting up to 9,165 customers.