Jackson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2021 | 5 hrs | 3,608 (19%) | Drought |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 55 hrs | 2,646 (14%) | Drought |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 24 hrs | 2,273 (12%) | Drought |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 hrs | 2,137 (12%) | Drought |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 0 hrs | 2,137 (12%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 212 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started September 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 3,608 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | A | 82nd |
| Cherokee County | A | 83rd |
| Adair County | A | 89th |
| Payne County | B | 75th |
| Greer County | A | 89th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 212 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started September 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 3,608 customers.