PowerOutageHistory
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Muskogee County Power Outage History

20142025 · Oklahoma

Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated

Total events
525
Avg duration
3.4 hrs
Longest outage
88 hrs
National percentile
44th

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Jul 14, 201630 hrs13,092 (35%)Thunderstorm Wind
Jul 14, 20163 hrs12,461 (33%)Thunderstorm Wind
Jun 18, 202371 hrs9,235 (25%)Thunderstorm Wind
Jun 26, 202439 hrs7,410 (20%)Excessive Heat
May 19, 201740 hrs6,014 (16%)Thunderstorm Wind

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Muskogee County recorded 525 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Muskogee County started July 14, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 30 hours and leaving up to 13,092 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.

June has historically been the worst month for outages in Muskogee County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Muskogee County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Muskogee County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Craig CountyC45th
Mayes CountyC44th
Atoka CountyC45th
Osage CountyC45th
Wagoner CountyC45th

FAQ

How often does power go out in Muskogee County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Muskogee County recorded 525 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.

What is Muskogee County's reliability grade?

Muskogee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Muskogee County?

The worst outage on record started July 14, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 30 hours and affecting up to 13,092 customers.

Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.