Sharp County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Sharp 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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Sharp County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sharp County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Sharp County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 25–28, 2023) came when a winter storm left 7,832 customers (72.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 28th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sharp County has risen recently: about 21 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,794 customers (16.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25–28, 2023 | 7,832(72.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 15–21, 2025 | 6,501(60.4%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 21–25, 2022 | 4,401(40.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 8, 2022 | 3,799(35.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 18, 2022 | 3,784(35.2%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Sharp County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sharp County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | Not reporting | |
| North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 39,367 | Not reporting | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | 33,672 | Not reporting | |
| Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 13,298 | 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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Sharp County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sharp County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sharp 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 Sharp County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC, North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc, Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR) provide electric service in Sharp County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Sharp County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 25–28, 2023. It peaked at 7,832 customers without power (72.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Sharp County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sharp County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/sharp-county