Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 83 hrs | 24,668 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 6 hrs | 21,976 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 22 hrs | 19,870 (12%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3 hrs | 18,827 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 27 hrs | 18,049 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 919 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started May 18, 2025, lasting 83 hours and leaving up to 24,668 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 80th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County | B | 74th |
| Craighead County | A | 87th |
| Lincoln County | B | 72nd |
| Polk County | A | 89th |
| Searcy County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 919 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 80th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started May 18, 2025, lasting 83 hours and affecting up to 24,668 customers.