Kay County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Kay 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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Kay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 44 significant power outages in Kay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 18, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,846 customers (5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 43 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 77th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Kay County has held roughly steady recently: about 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 7, 2025) affected 763 customers (2.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2025 | 1,846(5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 5–6, 2024 | 1,750(4.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 12, 2024 | 1,741(4.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 18, 2023 | 1,734(4.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 29, 2020 | 1,678(4.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Kay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kay 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 | |
| Indian Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,708 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ponca City - (OK) | Municipal | 15,990 | Not reporting | |
| Kay Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,844 | Not reporting | |
| City of Blackwell - (OK) | Municipal | 3,168 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tonkawa - (OK) | Municipal | 1,578 | Not reporting | |
| City of Newkirk - (OK) | Municipal | 1,364 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Braman - (OK) | Municipal | 140 | 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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Kay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kay 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 Kay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, Indian Electric Coop, Inc, City of Ponca City - (OK) and 5 others provide electric service in Kay County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Kay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 18, 2025. It peaked at 1,846 customers without power (5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 44 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 43 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kay County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/kay-county