PowerOutageHistory
Reliability Grade
D
Worse than average
2014-2025
Oklahoma

Creek CountyPower Outage History

20142025 · Oklahoma
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What this grade means

Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.

Takeaway
Higher-than-average outage risk
Reliability Rank
Fuller bar = more reliable
Nationwide35th pct
In Oklahoma#52 of 77
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Total events
455
Recorded 2014–2025
Avg duration
3.7 hrs
Per outage event
Longest outage
145 hrs
Single worst event on record
Customers served
42,957
Utility customers in county

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Jun 18, 2023145 hrs19,611 (46%)Thunderstorm Wind
May 26, 201991 hrs15,561 (36%)Flash Flood
Jul 14, 201645 hrs11,800 (27%)Thunderstorm Wind
May 24, 202516 hrs5,252 (12%)Hail
Jun 26, 202434 hrs5,093 (12%)Excessive Heat

Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?

Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Creek County, Oklahoma that day.

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Creek County recorded 455 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Creek County started June 18, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 145 hours and leaving up to 19,611 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.

May has historically been the worst month for outages in Creek County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Creek County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

Similar counties in Oklahoma

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Creek County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Tulsa CountyD35th
Pittsburg CountyD35th
Delaware CountyD33rd
McCurtain CountyD33rd
Pottawatomie CountyD37th

Most reliable counties nationally

The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

CountyStateGradeNational percentile
Clay CountySouth DakotaA100th
Clearwater CountyMinnesotaA99th
Limestone CountyAlabamaA99th

Least reliable counties nationally

The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

FAQ

How often does power go out in Creek County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Creek County recorded 455 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.

What is Creek County's reliability grade?

Creek County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Creek County?

The worst outage on record started June 18, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 145 hours and affecting up to 19,611 customers.

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Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.