Hempstead County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Hempstead 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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Hempstead County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hempstead County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Hempstead County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2023) came when a winter storm left 2,752 customers (24.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 38th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 85 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hempstead County has risen recently: about 10 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 200 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2023 | 2,752(24.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 16–21, 2023 | 2,432(21.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 9–12, 2015 | 2,274(20.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 28 – May 1, 2025 | 2,210(19.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 10–12, 2025 | 2,116(18.7%) | 3 | 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 Hempstead County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hempstead County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 129,409 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | Cooperative | 29,491 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Ark El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,714 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hope - (AR) | Municipal | 7,009 | 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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Hempstead County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hempstead County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hempstead 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 Hempstead County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Southwest Arkansas E C C, South Central Ark El Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Hempstead County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2023. It peaked at 2,752 customers without power (24.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hempstead County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 85 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hempstead County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/hempstead-county