Newton County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Newton 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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Newton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 204 significant power outages in Newton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 30 – May 3, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,503 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 37th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newton County has risen recently: about 14 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 163 customers (4.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30 – May 3, 2022 | 5,503(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 8, 2025 | 5,110(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 28, 2022 | 4,994(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 20, 2021 | 4,993(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 25–27, 2023 | 3,752(98.4%) | 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 Newton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 111,885 | Not reporting | |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 59,219 | Not reporting | |
| Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 21,058 | 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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Newton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newton 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 Newton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp, Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Newton County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 30 – May 3, 2022. It peaked at 5,503 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 Newton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 204 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 78 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. "Newton County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/newton-county