Searcy County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 1,859 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 4 hrs | 1,267 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 2 hrs | 1,239 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 13, 2014 | 0 hrs | 1,233 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,213 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Searcy County recorded 257 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Searcy County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 1,859 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Searcy County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Searcy County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Searcy County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian County | B | 67th |
| Johnson County | B | 64th |
| Lincoln County | B | 72nd |
| Cleburne County | B | 62nd |
| Faulkner County | B | 74th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Searcy County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Searcy County recorded 257 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Searcy County's reliability grade?
Searcy County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Searcy County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 1,859 customers.