Yell CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2019 | 35 hrs | 6,898 (59%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 50 hrs | 6,862 (59%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 24 hrs | 6,153 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 28 hrs | 5,664 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 2 hrs | 5,286 (45%) | Unnamed event |
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 6,898 customers.