Choctaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,125 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 3, 2018 | 5 hrs | 4,078 (40%) | Drought |
| Dec 2, 2019 | 3 hrs | 4,037 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 7 hrs | 3,160 (31%) | Flash Flood |
| May 26, 2024 | 14 hrs | 3,073 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Choctaw County recorded 575 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Choctaw County started October 26, 2018, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 4,125 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Choctaw County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Choctaw County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Choctaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Major County | C | 51st |
| Garvin County | C | 50th |
| Comanche County | C | 50th |
| Harper County | C | 49th |
| Okfuskee County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Choctaw County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Choctaw County recorded 575 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Choctaw County's reliability grade?
Choctaw County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Choctaw County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2018, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 4,125 customers.