Beckham County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | 2 hrs | 8,652 (48%) | Hail |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 2 hrs | 6,962 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 14, 2018 | 5 hrs | 6,497 (36%) | Drought |
| May 17, 2017 | 6 hrs | 5,861 (33%) | Hail |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 48 hrs | 5,622 (31%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Beckham County recorded 532 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Beckham County started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 8,652 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Beckham County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Beckham County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Beckham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McClain County | B | 61st |
| Alfalfa County | C | 59th |
| Ottawa County | B | 61st |
| Rogers County | B | 62nd |
| Carter County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Beckham County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Beckham County recorded 532 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Beckham County's reliability grade?
Beckham County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Beckham County?
The worst outage on record started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 8,652 customers.