Randolph County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 15 hrs | 3,174 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 6 hrs | 3,050 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 1 hrs | 2,947 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 9 hrs | 2,829 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| May 4, 2021 | 70 hrs | 2,703 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Randolph County recorded 242 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Randolph County started April 30, 2017, lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 3,174 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Randolph County, with 32 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Randolph County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Randolph County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | C | 49th |
| Logan County | C | 54th |
| White County | C | 54th |
| Crittenden County | C | 44th |
| Conway County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Randolph County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Randolph County recorded 242 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Randolph County's reliability grade?
Randolph County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2017, lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 3,174 customers.