Crawford County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Crawford 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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Crawford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Crawford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 202 significant power outages in Crawford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–7, 2021) came when tornadoes left 16,242 customers (44.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 63rd of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Crawford County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–28, 2025) affected 1,185 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–7, 2021 | 16,242(44.8%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Feb 24, 2024 | 8,871(24.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 26 – May 8, 2024 | 7,637(21.1%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 17, 2015 | 6,423(17.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 27, 2019 | 6,253(17.2%) | 1 | 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 Crawford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Crawford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 81,038 | Not reporting | |
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 70,795 | Not reporting | |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 59,219 | 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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Crawford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Crawford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Crawford 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 Crawford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Crawford County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–7, 2021. It peaked at 16,242 customers without power (44.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Crawford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 202 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Crawford County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/crawford-county