Garfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2019 | 3 hrs | 9,410 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1 hrs | 9,399 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 117 hrs | 8,760 (24%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 16 hrs | 7,205 (20%) | Ice Storm |
| May 22, 2020 | 34 hrs | 5,747 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Garfield County recorded 400 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garfield County started June 21, 2019, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 9,410 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Garfield County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garfield County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Garfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nowata County | C | 53rd |
| Okfuskee County | C | 53rd |
| Coal County | C | 54th |
| Choctaw County | C | 51st |
| Major County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Garfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Garfield County recorded 400 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Garfield County's reliability grade?
Garfield County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garfield County?
The worst outage on record started June 21, 2019, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 9,410 customers.