Murray CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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%) | Hail |
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 (Hail), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Hail), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 5,942 customers.