Canadian County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 hrs | 51,438 (59%) | Tornado |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 178 hrs | 38,173 (44%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 2 hrs | 19,500 (22%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 20 hrs | 11,748 (13%) | Drought |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 hrs | 11,291 (13%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Canadian County recorded 885 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Canadian County started June 1, 2019 (Tornado), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 51,438 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Canadian County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Canadian County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Canadian County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Mills County | D | 25th |
| Ellis County | D | 25th |
| Lincoln County | D | 24th |
| Grady County | D | 26th |
| Latimer County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Canadian County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Canadian County recorded 885 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Canadian County's reliability grade?
Canadian County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Canadian County?
The worst outage on record started June 1, 2019 (Tornado), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 51,438 customers.