Craig 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2016 | 5 hrs | 3,666 (42%) | Tornado |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 6 hrs | 3,666 (42%) | Tornado |
| Sep 17, 2017 | 3 hrs | 3,629 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 2 hrs | 3,629 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2017 | 1 hrs | 3,623 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Craig County recorded 1,075 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Craig County started April 27, 2016 (Tornado), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 3,666 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Craig County, with 164 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Craig County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Craig County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee County | C | 44th |
| Atoka County | C | 45th |
| Mayes County | C | 44th |
| Osage County | C | 45th |
| Wagoner County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Craig County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Craig County recorded 1,075 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Craig County's reliability grade?
Craig County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Craig County?
The worst outage on record started April 27, 2016 (Tornado), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 3,666 customers.