Roger Mills CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | 2 hrs | 2,062 (54%) | Hail |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 30 hrs | 1,849 (48%) | Wildfire |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 48 hrs | 1,846 (48%) | Drought |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 16 hrs | 1,719 (45%) | Wildfire |
| May 17, 2017 | 3 hrs | 1,479 (39%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Roger Mills County recorded 608 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Roger Mills County started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,062 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Roger Mills County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Roger Mills County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Roger Mills County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis County | D | 25th |
| Grady County | D | 26th |
| Canadian County | D | 24th |
| Lincoln County | D | 24th |
| Grant County | D | 28th |
Most reliable counties in Oklahoma
The top 3 counties in Oklahoma by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Texas County | A | 96th |
| Kay County | A | 95th |
| Greer County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Oklahoma
The bottom 3 counties in Oklahoma by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo County | F | 4th |
| Washita County | F | 10th |
| Oklahoma County | F | 15th |
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 Roger Mills County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Roger Mills County recorded 608 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Roger Mills County's reliability grade?
Roger Mills County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Roger Mills County?
The worst outage on record started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,062 customers.