Stone CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | <1 hr | 8,745 (78%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 23 hrs | 8,352 (74%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 75 hrs | 8,297 (74%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 21, 2022 | <1 hr | 8,296 (74%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 7, 2017 | <1 hr | 7,839 (70%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stone County recorded 852 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stone County started February 25, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 8,745 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Stone County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stone County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Miller County | D | 22nd |
| Sharp County | D | 22nd |
| Hempstead County | D | 23rd |
| Cross County | D | 23rd |
| Woodruff County | F | 19th |
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 Stone County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stone County recorded 852 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Stone County's reliability grade?
Stone County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stone County?
The worst outage on record started February 25, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 8,745 customers.