Yell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2019 | 35 hrs | 6,898 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 50 hrs | 6,862 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 24 hrs | 6,153 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 28 hrs | 5,664 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 2 hrs | 5,286 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yell County recorded 962 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yell County started June 23, 2019, lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 6,898 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Yell County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Yell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Little River County | F | 12th |
| Columbia County | F | 13th |
| Jefferson County | F | 12th |
| Drew County | F | 12th |
| Hot Spring County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Yell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yell County recorded 962 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Yell County's reliability grade?
Yell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yell County?
The worst outage on record started June 23, 2019, lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 6,898 customers.