Heavy storms that moved through Region 8 early Sunday morning led to numerous power outages across several Arkansas counties, according to utility companies and emergency monitors.
As of 5:30 p.m. on May 25, many of the affected areas had power restored, but several pockets across the region were still experiencing outages by the evening.
Outages by Provider and County
Craighead Electric Cooperative
- Craighead County: 3
- Greene County: 28
- Poinsett County: 7
- Lawrence County: 2
Entergy Arkansas
- White County: 52
- Mississippi County: 79
- Poinsett County: 59
- Independence County: 128
- Lawrence County: 17
- Jackson County: 22
- Stone County: 41
- Crittenden County: 22
- Clay County: 1
- Fulton County: 18
- Cross County: 6
- Sharp County: 2
- Craighead County: 2
Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative
- Dunklin County: 15
Clay County Electric Cooperative
- Randolph County: 1
Ozark Border Electric Cooperative
- Ripley County: 1
Additionally, Jonesboro City Water & Light reported 1 remaining outage in its service area.
Restoration Efforts Underway
Crews from all providers have been actively responding to outage reports throughout the day. Local officials say wind damage and downed lines were the primary cause of the disruptions.
Utility websites including Craighead Electric Coop, Entergy Arkansas, and Ozark Border Coop provided real-time updates as repair teams were dispatched across the state.
As of the latest reports, no injuries have been linked directly to the outages.
Community Caution Urged
Local authorities have reminded residents to treat all downed power lines as live and dangerous, and to avoid walking or driving through flooded areas.
“Even small outages can put people at risk if power is restored unexpectedly or if lines are hidden by storm debris,” said a spokesperson from Craighead County Emergency Management.
Homeowners using portable generators are also urged to follow manufacturer safety guidelines to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or electrical fires.
Reporting or Monitoring Outages
Residents still experiencing power issues are encouraged to check or report through their provider’s outage portals:
- Jonesboro CWL: http://outage.jonesborocwl.org:7576
- Craighead Electric Cooperative: https://outagecraigheadelectriccoop.ecark.org
- Entergy Arkansas: https://www.etrviewoutage.com/map?state=AR
- Clay County Electric: https://claycountyelectric.outagemap.coop
- Ozark Border Electric: https://ebill.ozarkborder.org/maps/OMSWebMap
Stay Informed
For future updates on storm recovery or power restoration status, follow local emergency management officials and check your provider’s website or outage maps. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for local weather alerts and report emergencies to 911 as needed.
