Benton County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Benton County, Arkansas don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 25 – Jun 2, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 74,812 customers (60.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, close to the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 51st of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has risen recently: about 10 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 3,166 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25 – Jun 2, 2024 | 74,812(60.5%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 16–19, 2024 | 31,694(25.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 27–28, 2019 | 24,732(20%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 14–17, 2022 | 21,489(17.4%) | 4 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 20–24, 2019 | 21,340(17.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 129,409 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 111,885 | Not reporting | |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 81,038 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bentonville - (AR) | Municipal | 26,295 | Not reporting | |
| City of Siloam Springs - (AR) | Municipal | 10,310 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 5,743 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arkansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Benton County
Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Centerton, Siloam Springs
Nearby counties
Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR), City of Bentonville - (AR) and 2 others provide electric service in Benton County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 25 – Jun 2, 2024. It peaked at 74,812 customers without power (60.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/benton-county