Payne County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Payne 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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Payne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Payne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Payne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2020) came when an ice storm left 23,164 customers (37.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 66th of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Payne County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 1,955 customers (3.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2020 | 23,164(37.2%) | 9 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Mar 14–16, 2025 | 15,249(24.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 18–21, 2023 | 8,347(13.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 16, 2021 | 7,173(11.5%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Apr 4, 2024 | 6,918(11.1%) | 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 Payne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Payne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG&E | Investor Owned | 839,221 | Not reporting | |
| Central Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 25,070 | Not reporting | |
| Stillwater Utilities Authority | Municipal | 22,135 | Not reporting | |
| Indian Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,708 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cushing - (OK) | Municipal | 4,422 | Not reporting | |
| City of Yale - (OK) | Municipal | 669 | 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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Payne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Payne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Payne 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 Payne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Central Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc, Stillwater Utilities Authority, Indian Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Payne County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Payne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2020. It peaked at 23,164 customers without power (37.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Payne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Payne County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/payne-county