Kiowa County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2015 | 79 hrs | 5,697 (70%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 85 hrs | 4,301 (53%) | Ice Storm |
| May 25, 2019 | 7 hrs | 3,359 (41%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 2 hrs | 3,297 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 hrs | 2,120 (26%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kiowa County recorded 628 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kiowa County started December 27, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 5,697 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Kiowa County, with 98 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kiowa County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Kiowa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | F | 17th |
| Dewey County | F | 18th |
| Tillman County | F | 15th |
| Jefferson County | F | 18th |
| Oklahoma County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kiowa County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kiowa County recorded 628 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Kiowa County's reliability grade?
Kiowa County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kiowa County?
The worst outage on record started December 27, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 5,697 customers.