Washita CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 91 hrs | 5,075 (68%) | Drought |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 67 hrs | 4,357 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 24 hrs | 3,398 (45%) | Drought |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 86 hrs | 3,217 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 28, 2015 | 130 hrs | 2,890 (38%) | Ice Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washita County recorded 938 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washita County started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 5,075 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Washita County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washita County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washita County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | F | 15th |
| Tillman County | F | 15th |
| Kiowa County | F | 17th |
| Caddo County | F | 4th |
| Blaine County | F | 17th |
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 Washita County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washita County recorded 938 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Washita County's reliability grade?
Washita County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washita County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 5,075 customers.