Pope County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Pope 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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Pope County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pope County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 267 significant power outages in Pope County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 18–21, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,094 customers (43.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 37 min of power per year, close to the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 42nd of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pope County has risen recently: about 10 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 646 customers (2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18–21, 2023 | 14,094(43.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 30, 2017 | 10,232(31.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 21–22, 2018 | 9,692(30.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 15–18, 2025 | 8,958(27.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 23–24, 2019 | 8,620(26.8%) | 2 | 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 Pope County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pope 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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Pope County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pope County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Pope County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 18–21, 2023. It peaked at 14,094 customers without power (43.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pope County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 267 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pope County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/pope-county