First Electric Cooperative Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
First Electric Cooperative doesn't share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so we can't show its current outage count. Use its official outage map (linked below) for real-time status.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with First Electric Cooperative. In an emergency or if you see a downed line, call 911.
How reliable is First Electric Cooperative?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 105,652 | 10 hr 46 min | 2.54 | 4 hr 15 min | 7 hr 55 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How First Electric Cooperative compares in Arkansas
Other large utilities serving Arkansas, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
First Electric Cooperative service area
Counties where First Electric Cooperative has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
First Electric Cooperative outage FAQ
Is First Electric Cooperative having a power outage right now?
First Electric Cooperative doesn't publish live data to DOE's ODIN feed, so check its official outage map for current conditions.
How do I report a First Electric Cooperative power outage?
Report outages directly to First Electric Cooperative through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is First Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average First Electric Cooperative customer was without power for about 10 hr 46 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 170th of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does First Electric Cooperative serve?
First Electric Cooperative serves about 105,652 customers in Arkansas, with service territory in 17 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "First Electric Cooperative Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/first-electric-cooperative