Cimarron CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Oklahoma
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,679 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 8 hrs | 2,186 (60%) | High Wind |
| Oct 7, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,123 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 9 hrs | 2,066 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 27, 2018 | 13 hrs | 1,517 (41%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Cimarron County recorded 305 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cimarron County started June 28, 2019, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,679 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cimarron County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cimarron County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cimarron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | B | 67th |
| Beaver County | B | 67th |
| Cleveland County | B | 67th |
| Woodward County | B | 64th |
| Carter County | B | 63rd |
Most reliable counties in Oklahoma
The top 3 counties in Oklahoma by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Texas County | A | 96th |
| Kay County | A | 95th |
| Greer County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Oklahoma
The bottom 3 counties in Oklahoma by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo County | F | 4th |
| Washita County | F | 10th |
| Oklahoma County | F | 15th |
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 Cimarron County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Cimarron County recorded 305 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Cimarron County's reliability grade?
Cimarron County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cimarron County?
The worst outage on record started June 28, 2019, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,679 customers.