Poinsett County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Poinsett 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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Poinsett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Poinsett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 334 significant power outages in Poinsett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 1–4, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,165 customers (90.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 24th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 125 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Poinsett County has risen recently: about 20 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 142 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 1–4, 2022 | 9,165(90.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 9–10, 2018 | 5,812(57.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 23–24, 2017 | 5,710(56.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 11–15, 2021 | 5,222(51.4%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2023 | 5,070(49.9%) | 7 | 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 Poinsett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Poinsett County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 33,672 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 5,025 | 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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Poinsett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Poinsett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Poinsett 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 Poinsett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Farmers Electric Coop Corp - (AR) provide electric service in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Poinsett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 1–4, 2022. It peaked at 9,165 customers without power (90.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Poinsett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 334 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 125 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Poinsett County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/poinsett-county