Pope County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 81 hrs | 14,094 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 19 hrs | 10,232 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 41 hrs | 9,692 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 9 hrs | 8,958 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 2 hrs | 8,620 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pope County recorded 674 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pope County started June 18, 2023, lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 14,094 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pope County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pope County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Pope County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Scott County | D | 28th |
| Clark County | D | 26th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
| Clay County | D | 30th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pope County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pope County recorded 674 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Pope County's reliability grade?
Pope County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pope County?
The worst outage on record started June 18, 2023, lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 14,094 customers.