Murray County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2016 | 7 hrs | 5,942 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 1 hrs | 5,504 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 30 hrs | 5,448 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 48 hrs | 4,644 (28%) | Tornado |
| May 9, 2016 | 53 hrs | 4,568 (28%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Murray County recorded 593 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Murray County started August 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 5,942 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Murray County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Murray County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th 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 Murray County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnee County | C | 40th |
| Hughes County | D | 39th |
| McIntosh County | D | 38th |
| Bryan County | C | 43rd |
| Marshall County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Murray County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Murray County recorded 593 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Murray County's reliability grade?
Murray County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Murray County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 5,942 customers.