Kiowa CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.