Carter County, OK Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Carter County, Oklahoma share live outage data (Rural Electric Coop, Inc - (OK)), and none of them report outages here right now. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co and Cotton Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Carter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Carter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 26 – May 2, 2024) came when tornadoes left 16,751 customers (56.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 50th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carter County has risen recently: about 8 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 1,041 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 26 – May 2, 2024 | 16,751(56.2%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 16–20, 2023 | 9,687(32.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2021 | 5,348(17.9%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Jun 23–25, 2018 | 3,595(12.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 11–13, 2022 | 3,408(11.4%) | 3 | Wildfire |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Carter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 839,221 | Not reporting | |
| Cotton Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,930 | Not reporting | |
| People's Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,803 | Not reporting | |
| Red River Valley Rrl Elec Assn | Cooperative | 18,048 | Not reporting | |
| Rural Electric Coop, Inc - (OK) | Cooperative | 12,757 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Oklahoma. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Carter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carter County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Carter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Cotton Electric Coop, Inc, People's Electric Cooperative, Red River Valley Rrl Elec Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Carter County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Carter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 26 – May 2, 2024. It peaked at 16,751 customers without power (56.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Carter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carter County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/carter-county