Sevier County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | 74 hrs | 5,969 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 22, 2019 | 9 hrs | 5,096 (64%) | Heat |
| May 9, 2023 | 3 hrs | 4,712 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 114 hrs | 4,647 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 2 hrs | 4,631 (59%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sevier County recorded 1,075 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sevier County started April 29, 2020, lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 5,969 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Sevier County, with 162 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sevier County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Sevier County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chicot County | F | 6th |
| Ashley County | F | 6th |
| Bradley County | F | 6th |
| Montgomery County | F | 7th |
| Arkansas County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sevier County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sevier County recorded 1,075 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Sevier County's reliability grade?
Sevier County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sevier County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2020, lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 5,969 customers.