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Entergy Arkansas storm update- 4/7/25, noon
04/07/2025
Great progress is being made by our Entergy Arkansas crews in restoring power to our customers affected by the multiple rounds of severe weather in recent days. As of noon today, 21,327 outages remain, mostly in the Little Rock area, after a peak of 71,300 Saturday. We expect 90% of customers to be restored by 10 p.m. We have activated teams of nearly 1,000 additional personnel to support restoration efforts and continue to shift resources and special equipment to assist with the hardest hit areas.
Weather conditions continue to improve and are more favorable for damage assessment and restoration today. The weekend storms brought straight-line winds of 60-plus mph and heavy rains, damaging transmission and distribution infrastructure in areas that include neighborhoods, business districts, fields, waterways, and mountainous and remote areas.
We expect to complete damage assessments today, except for those areas that are inaccessible due to flooding. We anticipate some customers in the most heavily impacted areas may experience extended outages due to inaccessible equipment in flooded areas.
Identified damages as of 11 a.m. consist of 705 broken poles, 1,473 spans of downed wire, 409 cross arms, 27 transmission structures and 185 transformers. As we continue to identify damaged equipment, restoration times will be updated accordingly and as quickly as possible. Entergy Arkansas strives to provide the most accurate information about outages. The best way to get information is through View Outages on our website.
We want to remind you that roadways may be hazardous due to flash flooding and road debris, and we discourage unnecessary travel so that emergency personnel have safer, easier passage. If you must travel, please exercise caution and stay informed on local weather updates.
Please remember, Entergy Arkansas restoration workers cannot restore power to a location with a damaged meter base, conduit or weather-head, which is the metal pipe extending upward from the structure with electrical cables inside. These items must be repaired by a qualified electrician before our workers can restore power. Learn more about the electrical equipment that serves your home.
Various organizations have opened shelters across the state for victims of this severe weather event. Shelters include: Flippin School Shelter located at 210 Alford Street, Flippin, AR 72634; Historic Old Hardy Gym located at 201 School Ave, Hardy, AR 72542; The Salvation Army Shelter located at 400 East 4th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854; and Randy Sam Shelter located at 402 Oak Street, Texarkana, TX 75501.
Thank you for being our valued Entergy Arkansas customer. Stay safe and watch for updates as we continue to navigate this weather event together.
RESTORATION TIMES
Arkansas and Lonoke Counties- Stuttgart and Lonoke
Damage assessment is complete. Damages consist of 45 broken poles and approximately 50 spans of downed wire. Currently, there are 91 outages. Additional crews and resources have been brought in to help with the restoration process. We estimate most customers who can safely receive power to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7. Some customers in heavily impacted areas could see restoration times extended.
Clark and Hot Spring Counties- Arkadelphia and Malvern
Damage assessment is underway. Currently, there are 54 outages in the Arkadelphia area and 2,490 outages in the Malvern area. Most of the damage to our facilities has resulted from lightning and large trees that have fallen on our lines. Additional personnel and resources have been brought in to assist with restoration. Flooding is still impacting restoration efforts, preventing access to some areas; however, our crews are utilizing boats to access areas that are not accessible with a truck. We estimate to have 98 percent of customers who can safely receive power restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7. Some customers in heavily impacted flooded areas could see restoration times extended.
Craighead County- Bay, Black Oak, Caraway, Cash, Lake City, Monette and Otwell
Damage assessment is complete. Damages consist of 12 transmission structures, 161 spans of downed wire, 107 broken poles, 22 transformers and 97 cross arms damaged. Crews have restored over 99% of the 3500 peak customer outages. Major rebuild projects have been completed along County Road 161 near Cash, along Hwy 158 in the Lake City area, along Cherry Street in Lake City, and along Hwy 18 in the Monette area to restore power to Black Oak and Caraway.
Most customers who can receive power are expected to be restored by 10 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Some customers in heavily impacted areas or areas affected by flood conditions could see restoration times extended.
Cross County- Cherry Valley and Twist
Currently, there are 75 outages. Damages consist of 47 broken poles, 63 spans of downed wire, 5 transformers and downed trees on power lines. Special equipment is being used in Twist to restore service to the remaining customers in this area. Most customers who can safely take service are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7.
Izard County- Guion
Damage assessments are complete for areas not affected by flood water. Flooding is still impacting restoration efforts to White River Run Dr. Entergy Arkansas crews have assessed the area this morning and it has been determined that restoration will not occur today. We apologize for the inconvenience this is causing. We will reassess the area early tomorrow morning, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Lawrence County- Black Rock, Imboden and Ravenden
Currently, there are 40 outages. Flooding is still impacting restoration efforts preventing access to many areas. Specialized equipment and additional teams are onsite to assist as we continue to work to restore service. Most customers who can safely take service are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7.
Poinsett County- Lepanto, Fisher and Harrisburg
Damages consist of 10 broken poles, 5 transformers and seven spans of wire. Currently, there are 34 outages. Approximately 30 Entergy workers are engaged in the area to safely restore power to impacted customers. Most customers who can safely take service are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7.
Prairie County - Des Arc and Surrounding areas
Damage assessment is complete. Currently, there are 4 remaining outages in the area. The most common cause of damage is lightning and vegetation contacting our facilities. We anticipate all customers that can safely receive power will be restored today, Monday, April 7, 2025.
Pulaski County- Alexander, Little Rock and Mabelvale
Damage assessment is 75 percent complete and is expected to conclude by noon, today, April 7. The identified damages consist of 95 broken poles, 276 spans of downed wire, 47 broken crossarms and 20 transformers. Over 38,200 customers have already been restored from the peak of 53,800 outages.
We deeply appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers during this difficult time. Over 1,000 Entergy workers and contracted resources are engaged in the area, with additional personnel and specialized equipment continuing to arrive to assist with the restoration effort. Our teams are working diligently and safely and have restored power to most of the mainlines in the hardest hit areas including South of I-630, West of I-30, North of UAMS, South of I-630 University Ave., North of I-30 South University Ave., I-430 Colonel Glenn, St. Charles Neighborhood, and the City of Alexander. Crews will be working in the remaining heavily impacted areas including Broadmoor, Oak Forest, Westwood, Meadowcliff, Wakefield Village, Iron Springs, Douglasville, Holly Springs, Brodie Creek Park area, and Crystal Valley Rd/Raines Rd area.
While flooding is still impacting restoration efforts in some areas, we are committed to working around the clock to get the lights back on for all customers who can receive power. Most customers are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7, though some in the most heavily impacted areas may see extended restoration times. We will continue to provide updates as this restoration effort progresses.
Jacksonville and Sherwood
Damage assessment is complete. Identified damages consist of 18 broken poles, 27 spans of downed wire, 15 crossarms, 1 transformer and 7 spans requiring tree clearing. Currently, there are 285 customers in Sherwood and 144 customers in Jacksonville remaining without power, down from the peak of 5,253. An additional 149 crews have joined the resources already engaged in the area to safely restore power to impacted customers. Most customers who can receive power are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7. Some customers in heavily impacted areas could see restoration times extended.
Saline County- Benton, Bryant and East End
Damage assessment is 75% complete, and we expect to have all damage assessments completed by noon today. Identified damages consist of 18 broken poles, 62 spans of downed wire, 2 broken crossarms and 3 transformers. Over 16,852 customers have been restored from the peak of 20,000 outages. We currently have 3,148 customers without power in the Saline County area. Approximately 200 crew workers and contracted resources are engaged in the area to assess damage and safely restore power to impacted customers. Over 1,000 additional personnel along with specialized equipment are enroute to help with the restoration effort. As more damage is assessed crews will continue to diligently and safely work to restore as many customers as possible that can take power. We will continue to focus resources on the hard-hit areas including Arch Street and Sawmill Road area and the Shannon Hills area. We are also currently working to restore Bauxite Elementary, Bauxite Intermediate, and Bauxite High schools.
While flooding is still impacting restoration efforts in some areas, we are committed to working around the clock to get the lights back on for all customers who can receive power. Most customers are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Monday, April 7, though some in the most heavily impacted areas may see extended restoration times. We will continue to provide updates as this restoration effort progresses.
Sharp County- Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland and Williford
Damage assessment is 90% complete. Drones are being utilized to perform damage assessment in flooded areas. Identified damages consist of 55 spans of downed wire, 23 broken poles, six transformers and 18 cross arms. Crews have restored 86 percent of the 2,010 peak customer outages. Spring River flood levels are receding, but flooding issues prevent restoration for most customers who remain without power. Flood affected areas include Riverbend Park and Bobo Drive in Hardy.
Most customers who can safely receive power are expected to be restored by 10 p.m., Tuesday, April 8. Some customers in heavily impacted areas or areas affected by flood conditions could see restoration times extended.
White County- Bald Knob, Beebe, Judsonia, Kensett and Searcy
Damage assessment is complete. Currently, there are 39 outages in the area. The most common cause of damage is lightening and vegetation contacting our facilities. We anticipate all customers that can safely receive power will be restored today, Monday, April 7, 2025.
As with any weather event, please be mindful of the following safety tips:
Live wires can be deadly. Stay away from downed power lines. Call 1-800-9OUTAGE or 1-800-968-8243 to report downed or dangling power lines, damaged or downed poles or other damaged equipment.
Do not trim trees or remove debris on or near downed power lines. Only power company crews or their contractors should remove trees or limbs touching power lines. Again, stay away from downed power lines.
Keep away from the immediate areas where crews are working. There is always the danger of moving equipment and the possibility of construction materials, limbs or overhead wires falling to the ground.
If you plan on using a generator for temporary power, get a licensed electrician and disconnect from the utility electric system before hooking up to your main electric panel.
Do not run a generator in a confined space without adequate ventilation. Use them only outdoors, following all manufacturers’ safety guidelines.
Turn off any electrical appliances that can easily be turned to the off position until power is restored.
Check on seniors, who can be particularly susceptible to extreme temperatures.
Try to stay off the roads in affected areas. More traffic in bad weather leads to more accidents, including more injuries and fatalities as well as accidents that can damage electrical poles and other equipment, creating outages and impeding the ability of crews to access and repair damage and slowing restoration.
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