Pontotoc County, OK Power Outages
Utilities serving Pontotoc 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.
Pontotoc County on the Oklahoma outage map
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- Severe Thunderstorm WarningSevere
Carter, OK; Johnston, OK; Marshall, OK; Murray, OK; Pontotoc, OK
Until Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST · NWS Norman OK
- Severe Thunderstorm WarningSevere
Garvin, OK; Murray, OK; Pontotoc, OK
Until Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST · NWS Norman OK
Source: National Weather Service
Pontotoc County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pontotoc County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Pontotoc County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 2–3, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,577 customers (47.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Oklahoma average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 51st of 77 Oklahoma counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pontotoc County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 539 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 2–3, 2017 | 13,577(47.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 19–21, 2019 | 11,796(41.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 4–6, 2025 | 8,591(30.1%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 2, 2016 | 7,418(26%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 6, 2015 | 7,277(25.5%) | 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 Pontotoc County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pontotoc 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 | |
| People's Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,803 | 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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Pontotoc County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pontotoc County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, Public Service Co of Oklahoma, People's Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
What was the worst power outage in Pontotoc County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 2–3, 2017. It peaked at 13,577 customers without power (47.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pontotoc County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pontotoc County, OK Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oklahoma/pontotoc-county