Kingfisher CountyPower Outage History
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.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 170 hrs | 5,513 (78%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 4 hrs | 1,830 (26%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 26 hrs | 1,811 (26%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 14 hrs | 1,803 (26%) | Excessive Heat |
| Dec 30, 2015 | 2 hrs | 1,729 (25%) | Ice Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kingfisher County recorded 311 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kingfisher County started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 170 hours and leaving up to 5,513 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Kingfisher County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kingfisher County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kingfisher County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Latimer County | D | 22nd |
| Logan County | F | 19th |
| Harmon County | F | 19th |
| Lincoln County | D | 24th |
| Jefferson County | F | 18th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kingfisher County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kingfisher County recorded 311 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Kingfisher County's reliability grade?
Kingfisher County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kingfisher County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 170 hours and affecting up to 5,513 customers.