Independence County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Independence 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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Independence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Independence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 301 significant power outages in Independence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 7–8, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,533 customers (59.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 58th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 104 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Independence County has risen recently: about 7 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 280 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 7–8, 2018 | 11,533(59.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 18, 2016 | 11,463(59.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 25, 2024 | 10,015(51.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 10, 2023 | 8,697(45%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 6–8, 2015 | 7,482(38.8%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
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 Independence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Independence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| First Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 105,652 | Not reporting | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 33,672 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 5,025 | 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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Independence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Independence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Independence 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 Independence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, First Electric Coop Corp, Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Farmers Electric Coop Corp - (AR) provide electric service in Independence County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Independence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 7–8, 2018. It peaked at 11,533 customers without power (59.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Independence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 301 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 104 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Independence County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/independence-county