Sebastian County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Sebastian 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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Sebastian County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sebastian County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Sebastian County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 18–21, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,877 customers (21.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 67th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sebastian County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 27, 2025) affected 2,307 customers (3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18–21, 2019 | 16,877(21.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 14–19, 2016 | 15,317(19.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 14–15, 2023 | 15,021(19.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 4–6, 2021 | 14,250(18.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 25–27, 2023 | 12,301(15.8%) | 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 Sebastian County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sebastian County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 129,409 | Not reporting | |
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 70,795 | Not reporting | |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 59,219 | 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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Sebastian County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sebastian County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sebastian 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 Sebastian County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Sebastian County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 18–21, 2019. It peaked at 16,877 customers without power (21.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sebastian County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sebastian County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/sebastian-county