Blaine CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 149 hrs | 3,550 (77%) | Ice Storm |
| Nov 18, 2019 | 9 hrs | 2,112 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,112 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 13, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,991 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 4 hrs | 1,464 (32%) | Drought |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Blaine County recorded 440 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Blaine County started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 149 hours and leaving up to 3,550 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Blaine County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Blaine County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Blaine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey County | F | 18th |
| Kiowa County | F | 17th |
| Jefferson County | F | 18th |
| Harmon County | F | 19th |
| Logan County | F | 19th |
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 Blaine County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Blaine County recorded 440 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Blaine County's reliability grade?
Blaine County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Blaine County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 149 hours and affecting up to 3,550 customers.