Little River County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Little River 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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Current outages
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Little River County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Little River County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 325 significant power outages in Little River County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 9–14, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,309 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 4th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 212 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Little River County has held roughly steady recently: about 28 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 74 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 9–14, 2021 | 5,309(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 10–12, 2025 | 4,041(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 21 – Jun 5, 2024 | 3,653(100%) | 16 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 7, 2016 | 3,052(84.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 12–14, 2024 | 3,043(84%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Little River County?
Electric companies with service territory in Little River 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 |
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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Little River County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Little River County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Little River 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 Little River County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Southwest Arkansas E C C provide electric service in Little River County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Little River County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 9–14, 2021. It peaked at 5,309 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 Little River County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 325 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 212 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Little River County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/little-river-county