Ouachita County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Ouachita 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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Ouachita County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ouachita County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 261 significant power outages in Ouachita County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12–23, 2020) came when flooding left 8,863 customers (66.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 15th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ouachita County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 386 customers (2.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12–23, 2020 | 8,863(66.6%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 9–13, 2021 | 6,727(50.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 20–26, 2019 | 6,327(47.5%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 1–5, 2023 | 5,838(43.8%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 1–3, 2017 | 4,791(36%) | 3 | 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 Ouachita County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ouachita County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| Ouachita Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 9,291 | 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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Ouachita County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ouachita County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ouachita 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 Ouachita County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Ouachita Electric Coop Corp provide electric service in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Ouachita County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12–23, 2020. It peaked at 8,863 customers without power (66.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Ouachita County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 261 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ouachita County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/ouachita-county