Monroe County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 348 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2022) came when flooding left 2,825 customers (75.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 8th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 242 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has risen recently: about 27 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 768 customers (20.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2022 | 2,825(75.7%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 14–15, 2025 | 2,566(68.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 12–17, 2020 | 2,191(58.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 26 – May 1, 2017 | 2,124(56.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 19–23, 2018 | 1,896(50.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe 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 | |
| Woodruff Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 19,945 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, First Electric Coop Corp, Woodruff Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Monroe County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2022. It peaked at 2,825 customers without power (75.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 348 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 242 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. "Monroe County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/monroe-county