Union County, AR Power Outages
Utilities serving Union 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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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 392 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 6, 2015) left 11,174 customers (56.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Arkansas average of 7 hr 56 min. That ranks 19th of 75 Arkansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,224 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 6, 2015 | 11,174(56.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 15–19, 2016 | 8,857(44.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 27 – Sep 1, 2020 | 8,280(41.6%) | 6 | Hurricane Laura |
| 4 | Apr 16–18, 2015 | 6,265(31.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 24–26, 2021 | 5,039(25.3%) | 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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | 747,309 | 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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Cities in Union County
El Dorado
Nearby counties
Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Arkansas LLC provide electric service in Union County, Arkansas.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 6, 2015. It peaked at 11,174 customers without power (56.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 392 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 94 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, AR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arkansas/union-county