Craighead County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Craighead 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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Craighead County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Craighead County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Craighead County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 11–13, 2021) came when tornadoes left 5,528 customers (7.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 73rd of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Craighead County has risen recently: about 1 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 19, 2025) affected 1,433 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11–13, 2021 | 5,528(7.3%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Dec 8, 2023 | 5,524(7.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 8, 2025 | 5,223(6.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jun 25–26, 2023 | 4,558(6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 30 – May 1, 2017 | 4,489(5.9%) | 2 | 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 Craighead County?
Electric companies with service territory in Craighead County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| City Water and Light Plant - (AR) | Municipal | 40,997 | Not reporting | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 33,672 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arkansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Craighead County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Craighead County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Craighead 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 Craighead County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, City Water and Light Plant - (AR), Craighead Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Craighead County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 11–13, 2021. It peaked at 5,528 customers without power (7.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Craighead County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Craighead County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/craighead-county