McCurtain County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 51 hrs | 7,396 (35%) | Hail |
| Apr 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 6,287 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 4,808 (23%) | Hail |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 18 hrs | 4,610 (22%) | Heat |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 5 hrs | 3,627 (17%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, McCurtain County recorded 844 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McCurtain County started June 18, 2023 (Hail), lasting 51 hours and leaving up to 7,396 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in McCurtain County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McCurtain County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 McCurtain County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | D | 33rd |
| Love County | D | 32nd |
| Creek County | D | 35th |
| Custer County | D | 31st |
| Tulsa County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in McCurtain County?
Between 2014 and 2025, McCurtain County recorded 844 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is McCurtain County's reliability grade?
McCurtain County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McCurtain County?
The worst outage on record started June 18, 2023 (Hail), lasting 51 hours and affecting up to 7,396 customers.