Nowata County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Nowata 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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- Severe Thunderstorm WarningSevere
Nowata, OK
Until Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST · NWS Tulsa OK
- Severe Thunderstorm WarningSevere
Craig, OK; Nowata, OK
Until Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST · NWS Tulsa OK
Source: National Weather Service
Nowata County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nowata County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 240 significant power outages in Nowata County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 27, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,742 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 53 min of power per year, close to the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 20th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 112 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nowata County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–17, 2025) affected 298 customers (11.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 27, 2016 | 3,742(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 12, 2018 | 3,331(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 3–4, 2018 | 2,927(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20, 2017 | 2,919(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2018 | 2,895(100%) | 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 Nowata County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nowata 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 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co | Cooperative | 42,301 | Not reporting | |
| Verdigris Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,593 | Not reporting | |
| Town of South Coffeyville - (OK) | Municipal | 450 | 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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Nowata County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nowata County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nowata 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 Nowata County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co, Verdigris Valley Elec Coop Inc, Town of South Coffeyville - (OK) provide electric service in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Nowata County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 27, 2016. It peaked at 3,742 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Nowata County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 240 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 112 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nowata County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/nowata-county