Columbia County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Columbia 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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Columbia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 369 significant power outages in Columbia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 26–31, 2020) came when Hurricane Laura left 6,114 customers (53.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 23rd of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 159 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbia County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 121 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 26–31, 2020 | 6,114(53.4%) | 6 | Hurricane Laura |
| 2 | Mar 17–18, 2021 | 4,334(37.8%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 24, 2019 | 4,035(35.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Oct 6, 2015 | 4,025(35.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 10–11, 2025 | 4,002(34.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Columbia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | Cooperative | 29,491 | 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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Columbia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Columbia 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 Columbia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Southwest Arkansas E C C provide electric service in Columbia County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Columbia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 26–31, 2020. It peaked at 6,114 customers without power (53.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Laura.
How often does the power go out in Columbia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 369 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 159 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbia County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/columbia-county