Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2023 | 5 hrs | 4,925 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 14 hrs | 4,884 (71%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 27 hrs | 4,093 (59%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 6 hrs | 3,651 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 1 hrs | 3,249 (47%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started December 25, 2023, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 4,925 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi County | D | 28th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
| Clark County | D | 26th |
| Pulaski County | D | 26th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
Most reliable counties in Arkansas
The top 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | A | 96th |
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
Least reliable counties in Arkansas
The bottom 3 counties in Arkansas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | F | 2nd |
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
| Sevier County | F | 6th |
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 Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started December 25, 2023, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 4,925 customers.