Pottawatomie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 120 hrs | 18,571 (34%) | Tornado |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 171 hrs | 15,242 (28%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 3, 2023 | 3 hrs | 12,718 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 27 hrs | 9,831 (18%) | Tornado |
| May 21, 2021 | 3 hrs | 8,151 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pottawatomie County recorded 483 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pottawatomie County started April 20, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 120 hours and leaving up to 18,571 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Pottawatomie County, with 62 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pottawatomie County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Pottawatomie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Le Flore County | D | 37th |
| Marshall County | D | 37th |
| McIntosh County | D | 38th |
| Pittsburg County | D | 35th |
| Tulsa County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pottawatomie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pottawatomie County recorded 483 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Pottawatomie County's reliability grade?
Pottawatomie County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pottawatomie County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 120 hours and affecting up to 18,571 customers.