Pittsburg County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 hrs | 5,260 (18%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 3 hrs | 5,043 (17%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.