Beckham CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.