Osage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 110 hrs | 5,840 (27%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2025 | 35 hrs | 4,026 (19%) | Hail |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 27 hrs | 3,571 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 hrs | 3,120 (14%) | Hail |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 3 hrs | 3,107 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Osage County recorded 678 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Osage County started June 18, 2023 (Drought), lasting 110 hours and leaving up to 5,840 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Osage County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Osage County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Osage County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wagoner County | C | 45th |
| Cotton County | C | 45th |
| Atoka County | C | 45th |
| Craig County | C | 45th |
| Muskogee County | C | 44th |
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 Osage County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Osage County recorded 678 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Osage County's reliability grade?
Osage County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Osage County?
The worst outage on record started June 18, 2023 (Drought), lasting 110 hours and affecting up to 5,840 customers.