Pittsburg CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2023 | 31 hrs | 8,325 (28%) | Drought |
| May 1, 2019 | 19 hrs | 6,912 (23%) | Tornado |
| May 24, 2025 | 32 hrs | 5,840 (20%) | Tornado |
| Jun 9, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,260 (18%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 3 hrs | 5,043 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Pittsburg County, Oklahoma that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pittsburg County recorded 867 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pittsburg County started September 24, 2023 (Drought), lasting 31 hours and leaving up to 8,325 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Pittsburg County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pittsburg County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pittsburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa County | D | 35th |
| Creek County | D | 35th |
| Pottawatomie County | D | 37th |
| Le Flore County | D | 37th |
| Marshall County | D | 37th |
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 Pittsburg County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pittsburg County recorded 867 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Pittsburg County's reliability grade?
Pittsburg County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pittsburg County?
The worst outage on record started September 24, 2023 (Drought), lasting 31 hours and affecting up to 8,325 customers.