Lafayette County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Lafayette 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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Lafayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lafayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 190 significant power outages in Lafayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2–3, 2023) came when an ice storm left 4,459 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 25th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lafayette County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 52 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2–3, 2023 | 4,459(100%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Apr 2–3, 2025 | 3,299(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jan 9, 2024 | 2,661(95.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 26, 2024 | 2,629(94.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 27 – Sep 3, 2020 | 2,168(78.1%) | 8 | Hurricane Laura |
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 Lafayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lafayette 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 |
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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Lafayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lafayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Southwest Arkansas E C C provide electric service in Lafayette County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2–3, 2023. It peaked at 4,459 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Lafayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 190 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lafayette County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/lafayette-county