Hughes County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Hughes 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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Hughes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hughes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Hughes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 19–20, 2017) came when hail and lightning left 4,412 customers (61.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 37th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hughes County has risen recently: about 9 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 172 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19–20, 2017 | 4,412(61.5%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Sep 24–25, 2023 | 2,966(41.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 5, 2022 | 2,792(38.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 31, 2020 | 2,784(38.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 25, 2018 | 2,619(36.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Hughes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hughes 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 | |
| Canadian Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,755 | Not reporting | |
| People's Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,803 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wetumka - (OK) | Municipal | 655 | 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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Hughes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hughes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hughes 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 Hughes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, Canadian Valley Elec Coop, Inc, People's Electric Cooperative and 1 others provide electric service in Hughes County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Hughes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 19–20, 2017. It peaked at 4,412 customers without power (61.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Hughes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hughes County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/hughes-county