Sharp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 22 hrs | 7,832 (54%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 121 hrs | 6,501 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 69 hrs | 5,595 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2022 | 51 hrs | 4,401 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,799 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sharp County recorded 651 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sharp County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 7,832 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Sharp County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sharp County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Sharp County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | D | 23rd |
| Miller County | D | 22nd |
| Cross County | D | 23rd |
| Stone County | D | 21st |
| Woodruff County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sharp County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sharp County recorded 651 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Sharp County's reliability grade?
Sharp County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sharp County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 7,832 customers.