Caddo CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2015 | 84 hrs | 15,653 (73%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 162 hrs | 14,276 (67%) | Ice Storm |
| Nov 27, 2015 | 221 hrs | 11,714 (55%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 30, 2017 | <1 hr | 9,963 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 65 hrs | 8,503 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caddo County recorded 1,368 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caddo County started December 27, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 15,653 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Caddo County, with 165 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caddo County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Caddo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washita County | F | 10th |
| Oklahoma County | F | 15th |
| Tillman County | F | 15th |
| Kiowa County | F | 17th |
| Blaine County | F | 17th |
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 Caddo County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caddo County recorded 1,368 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Caddo County's reliability grade?
Caddo County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caddo County?
The worst outage on record started December 27, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 15,653 customers.