Stephens CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2016 | 17 hrs | 10,986 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 14 hrs | 9,312 (36%) | Hail |
| Sep 26, 2017 | <1 hr | 7,519 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 7 hrs | 6,453 (25%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 13 hrs | 6,038 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stephens County recorded 525 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stephens County started May 23, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 10,986 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Stephens County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stephens County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stephens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County | B | 67th |
| Beaver County | B | 67th |
| Sequoyah County | B | 71st |
| Washington County | B | 67th |
| Cimarron County | B | 66th |
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 Stephens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stephens County recorded 525 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Stephens County's reliability grade?
Stephens County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stephens County?
The worst outage on record started May 23, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 10,986 customers.