Power Outage in Des Arc, AR

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Entergy
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First Electric Cooperative
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
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(800) 638-3278
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Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation
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McCone Electric Coop Inc
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(800) 684-3605

Des Arc Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

March 31, 2023 - Tornado

This tornado started in a field southwest of the intersection of|West Crossroads Road and Arkansas Highway 86, snapping a power pole.|The tornado then passed over a barn, lifting the roof off that|barn. The tornado then moved north over Bell Road, removing some|shingles off a house before lifting shortly afterwards. The tornado was rated an EF1 with estimated maximum winds of 90 mph.

Hayley - Hayley
May 15, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Reports of multiple trees down on power lines were received from Des Arc. These were relayed via NWSChat.

Des Arc - Des Arc
April 30, 2022 - Tornado

A video posted to social media showed a brief weak tornado south of Des Arc. The tornado initially began in a farm field near the intersection of North Simmons Road and East Skarda Road. It affected farming facilities on East Skarda Road, blowing the roof and doors off of a farm shop. It also blew propane tanks out of the shop. Two trees were blown over, and multiple power poles were snapped in two. It then lifted shortly after hitting the farm shop.

Four Mile Corner - Four Mile Corner
April 28, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power line was blown down and blocking all lanes of Highway 11.

Enarc - Enarc
June 4, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees were down causing power outages blocking the highway.

Hazen Fowlkes Arpt - Hazen Fowlkes Arpt

Episodes

October 24, 2001

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a power line near Beulah.

News

Entergy Arkansas winter storm update – 2/25/22, 4 p.m.

While the peak from this week’s winter storms was 30,087 customer outages, Entergy Arkansas has restored more than 59,000 customers to service.

Feb 25, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Des Arc, Arkansas

City Des Arc
County Prairie
State Arkansas (AR)
Country United States
Zip Codes 72040

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