Polk County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,218 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,154 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 9 hrs | 2,014 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 5 hrs | 1,864 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 3, 2017 | 6 hrs | 1,426 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Polk County recorded 203 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Polk County started July 6, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,218 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Polk County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Polk County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Polk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Washington County | B | 80th |
| Van Buren County | A | 100th |
| Faulkner County | B | 74th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Polk County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Polk County recorded 203 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Polk County's reliability grade?
Polk County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The worst outage on record started July 6, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,218 customers.