Hughes County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2017 | 16 hrs | 4,412 (45%) | Hail |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 40 hrs | 2,966 (30%) | Heat |
| May 5, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,792 (28%) | Drought |
| May 31, 2020 | 11 hrs | 2,784 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 6 hrs | 2,619 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hughes County recorded 686 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hughes County started May 20, 2017 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 4,412 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hughes County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hughes County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Hughes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County | D | 38th |
| Pawnee County | C | 40th |
| Murray County | C | 40th |
| Marshall County | D | 37th |
| Le Flore County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hughes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hughes County recorded 686 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Hughes County's reliability grade?
Hughes County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hughes County?
The worst outage on record started May 20, 2017 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 4,412 customers.