White County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 | 6 hrs | 21,460 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 0 hrs | 8,671 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 40 hrs | 8,036 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| May 4, 2023 | 3 hrs | 6,309 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 1 hrs | 6,274 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, White County recorded 673 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in White County started July 30, 2020, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 21,460 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in White County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, White County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 White County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Logan County | C | 54th |
| Randolph County | C | 51st |
| Franklin County | C | 49th |
| Crawford County | B | 60th |
| Cleburne County | B | 62nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in White County?
Between 2014 and 2025, White County recorded 673 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is White County's reliability grade?
White County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in White County?
The worst outage on record started July 30, 2020, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 21,460 customers.