Woodward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | 39 hrs | 6,201 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 21, 2019 | <1 hr | 5,730 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 14, 2020 | 3 hrs | 5,629 (26%) | Hail |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 24 hrs | 4,181 (19%) | Drought |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 12 hrs | 3,435 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Woodward County recorded 499 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Woodward County started September 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 6,201 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Woodward County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Woodward County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Woodward County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carter County | B | 63rd |
| Cimarron County | B | 66th |
| Rogers County | B | 62nd |
| Washington County | B | 67th |
| Beaver County | B | 67th |
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 Woodward County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Woodward County recorded 499 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Woodward County's reliability grade?
Woodward County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Woodward County?
The worst outage on record started September 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 6,201 customers.