Pawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2020 | 100 hrs | 2,362 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 6 hrs | 1,870 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,865 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,863 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 13 hrs | 1,841 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pawnee County recorded 513 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pawnee County started October 27, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 100 hours and leaving up to 2,362 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Pawnee County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pawnee 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 Pawnee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County | C | 40th |
| Hughes County | D | 39th |
| McIntosh County | D | 38th |
| Marshall County | D | 37th |
| Le Flore County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pawnee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pawnee County recorded 513 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Pawnee County's reliability grade?
Pawnee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pawnee County?
The worst outage on record started October 27, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 100 hours and affecting up to 2,362 customers.