Woodruff CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 26 hrs | 2,172 (51%) | Tropical Storm Laura |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 114 hrs | 1,944 (46%) | Flood |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 70 hrs | 1,567 (37%) | Flood |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,563 (37%) | Flood |
| Aug 30, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,542 (37%) | Tropical Storm Laura |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Woodruff County recorded 798 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Woodruff County started August 27, 2020 (Tropical Storm Laura), lasting 26 hours and leaving up to 2,172 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Woodruff County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Woodruff County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Woodruff County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | F | 18th |
| Izard County | F | 17th |
| Poinsett County | F | 17th |
| Stone County | D | 21st |
| Marion County | F | 16th |
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 Woodruff County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Woodruff County recorded 798 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Woodruff County's reliability grade?
Woodruff County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Woodruff County?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Tropical Storm Laura), lasting 26 hours and affecting up to 2,172 customers.