Saline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 107 hrs | 23,065 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 29 hrs | 17,295 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 49 hrs | 13,818 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 40 hrs | 10,537 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 16 hrs | 9,129 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Saline County recorded 1,074 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saline County started April 5, 2025, lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 23,065 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Saline County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saline County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Saline County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Independence County | D | 39th |
| Jackson County | D | 39th |
| Lawrence County | D | 39th |
| Benton County | D | 39th |
| Madison County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Saline County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Saline County recorded 1,074 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Saline County's reliability grade?
Saline County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The worst outage on record started April 5, 2025, lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 23,065 customers.