Jackson County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 80 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 16–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,608 customers (19.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 16 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 74th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 29, 2025) affected 757 customers (4.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16–17, 2021 | 3,608(19.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 26–30, 2020 | 2,646(14.3%) | 5 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Aug 12–13, 2023 | 2,137(11.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 24, 2021 | 1,466(7.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 7, 2018 | 1,451(7.8%) | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) | Investor Owned | 588,941 | Not reporting | |
| City of Altus - (OK) | Municipal | 9,548 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Rural Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 4,430 | Not reporting | |
| Harmon Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 3,168 | Not reporting | |
| City of Olustee | Municipal | 351 | Not reporting | |
| City of Eldorado - (OK) | Municipal | 250 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, City of Altus - (OK), Southwest Rural Elec Assn Inc, Harmon Electric Assn Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 16–17, 2021. It peaked at 3,608 customers without power (19.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 80 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/jackson-county