Muskogee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2016 | 30 hrs | 13,092 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 3 hrs | 12,461 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 71 hrs | 9,235 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 39 hrs | 7,410 (20%) | Excessive Heat |
| May 19, 2017 | 40 hrs | 6,014 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Muskogee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Craig County | C | 45th |
| Mayes County | C | 44th |
| Atoka County | C | 45th |
| Osage County | C | 45th |
| Wagoner County | C | 45th |
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 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.