Alfalfa CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 1,268 (37%) | Drought |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,124 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,100 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 10 hrs | 1,008 (30%) | Drought |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 59 hrs | 947 (28%) | Cold/Wind Chill |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Alfalfa County recorded 288 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Alfalfa County started September 4, 2021 (Drought), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,268 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Alfalfa County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Alfalfa County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Alfalfa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Beckham County | C | 60th |
| McClain County | B | 61st |
| Ottawa County | B | 61st |
| Rogers County | B | 62nd |
| Carter County | B | 63rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Alfalfa County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Alfalfa County recorded 288 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Alfalfa County's reliability grade?
Alfalfa County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Alfalfa County?
The worst outage on record started September 4, 2021 (Drought), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,268 customers.