St. Francis CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | 155 hrs | 11,814 (93%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 73 hrs | 6,305 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 18, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,080 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 39 hrs | 3,756 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 18, 2016 | 3 hrs | 3,712 (29%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, St. Francis County recorded 974 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in St. Francis County started February 24, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 155 hours and leaving up to 11,814 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in St. Francis County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, St. Francis County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to St. Francis County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | F | 16th |
| Poinsett County | F | 17th |
| Izard County | F | 17th |
| Union County | F | 14th |
| Monroe County | F | 18th |
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 St. Francis County?
Between 2014 and 2025, St. Francis County recorded 974 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is St. Francis County's reliability grade?
St. Francis County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in St. Francis County?
The worst outage on record started February 24, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 155 hours and affecting up to 11,814 customers.