Howard County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Howard 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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Howard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Howard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Howard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 30 – May 1, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,411 customers (72.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 57 min of power per year, close to the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 40th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Howard County has risen recently: about 13 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 243 customers (4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30 – May 1, 2025 | 4,411(72.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 14–26, 2023 | 3,615(59.4%) | 13 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 24–28, 2024 | 2,999(49.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 21–23, 2022 | 2,993(49.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 10–12, 2025 | 2,441(40.1%) | 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 Howard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Howard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Rich Mountain Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,036 | 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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Howard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Howard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Howard 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 Howard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Southwest Arkansas E C C, South Central Ark El Coop, Inc, Rich Mountain Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Howard County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 30 – May 1, 2025. It peaked at 4,411 customers without power (72.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Howard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Howard County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/howard-county