Desha County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Desha 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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Desha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Desha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 336 significant power outages in Desha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12–18, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,867 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 13th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 151 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Desha County has fallen recently: about 15 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 7, 2025) affected 86 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12–18, 2020 | 5,867(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 27–28, 2015 | 3,571(65.4%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Oct 20–21, 2023 | 3,041(55.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 31, 2016 | 3,038(55.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 26–27, 2022 | 3,020(55.3%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Desha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Desha County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| C & L Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 22,311 | 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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Desha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Desha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Desha 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 Desha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, C & L Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Desha County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Desha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12–18, 2020. It peaked at 5,867 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Desha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 336 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 151 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Desha County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/desha-county