Coal County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Coal County, Oklahoma don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Atoka, OK; Coal, OK
Until Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST · NWS Norman OK
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Coal County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Coal County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 229 significant power outages in Coal County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23–28, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,857 customers (83% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 57th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Coal County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 458 customers (13.3%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23–28, 2017 | 2,857(83%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 19, 2016 | 2,640(76.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 22–23, 2017 | 2,546(74%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 8–12, 2016 | 2,068(60.1%) | 5 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Apr 28, 2017 | 1,968(57.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Coal County?
Electric companies with service territory in Coal County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 839,221 | Not reporting | |
| Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) | Investor Owned | 588,941 | Not reporting | |
| People's Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,803 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (OK) | Cooperative | 17,550 | Not 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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Coal County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Coal County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Coal 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 Coal County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, People's Electric Cooperative, Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (OK) provide electric service in Coal County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Coal County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23–28, 2017. It peaked at 2,857 customers without power (83% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Coal County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Coal County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/coal-county