Latimer CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 58 hrs | 3,201 (57%) | Tornado |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 19 hrs | 2,929 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2014 | 2 hrs | 2,548 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,515 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2019 | 20 hrs | 2,413 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Latimer County recorded 860 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Latimer County started May 19, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 3,201 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Latimer County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Latimer County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Latimer County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher County | D | 21st |
| Lincoln County | D | 24th |
| Canadian County | D | 24th |
| Roger Mills County | D | 25th |
| Ellis County | D | 25th |
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 Latimer County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Latimer County recorded 860 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Latimer County's reliability grade?
Latimer County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Latimer County?
The worst outage on record started May 19, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 3,201 customers.