Payne County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Oklahoma
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 152 hrs | 23,164 (37%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 41 hrs | 15,249 (24%) | Wildfire |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 95 hrs | 8,347 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 2 hrs | 7,173 (12%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 3 hrs | 6,918 (11%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Payne County recorded 349 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Payne County started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 152 hours and leaving up to 23,164 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Payne County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Payne County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Payne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee County | B | 73rd |
| Woods County | B | 73rd |
| Sequoyah County | B | 71st |
| Stephens County | B | 69th |
| Haskell County | A | 82nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Payne County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Payne County recorded 349 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Payne County's reliability grade?
Payne County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Payne County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 152 hours and affecting up to 23,164 customers.