Ottawa County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Ottawa 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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Ottawa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ottawa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 225 significant power outages in Ottawa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 8–9, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,796 customers (44.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 64th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ottawa County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 445 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8–9, 2016 | 8,796(44.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 15–19, 2024 | 5,100(25.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 31, 2018 | 4,544(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 11–12, 2017 | 3,008(15.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2,684(13.6%) | 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 Ottawa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ottawa 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 | |
| Miami Special Utility Authority | Municipal | 6,829 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 5,557 | 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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Ottawa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ottawa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co, Miami Special Utility Authority, Empire District Electric Co provide electric service in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Ottawa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 8–9, 2016. It peaked at 8,796 customers without power (44.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ottawa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 225 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ottawa County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/ottawa-county