Pulaski CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 127 hrs | 62,785 (25%) | Hail |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 234 hrs | 62,194 (25%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 hrs | 54,738 (22%) | Tornado |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 29 hrs | 50,630 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 44 hrs | 42,464 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pulaski County recorded 3,074 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pulaski County started April 5, 2025 (Hail), lasting 127 hours and leaving up to 62,785 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pulaski County, with 330 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pulaski County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pulaski County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | D | 26th |
| Garland County | D | 26th |
| Scott County | D | 28th |
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
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 Pulaski County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pulaski County recorded 3,074 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Pulaski County's reliability grade?
Pulaski County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The worst outage on record started April 5, 2025 (Hail), lasting 127 hours and affecting up to 62,785 customers.