Woods CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Oklahoma
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2025 | 7 hrs | 1,664 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 5 hrs | 1,335 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 6 hrs | 1,165 (21%) | Drought |
| Apr 2, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,161 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 3 hrs | 1,146 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Woods County recorded 233 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Woods County started October 5, 2025, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 1,664 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Woods County, with 32 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Woods County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd 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 Woods County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee County | B | 73rd |
| Sequoyah County | B | 71st |
| Payne County | B | 75th |
| Stephens County | B | 69th |
| Cleveland County | B | 67th |
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 Woods County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Woods County recorded 233 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Woods County's reliability grade?
Woods County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Woods County?
The worst outage on record started October 5, 2025, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 1,664 customers.