Power Outage in Tahlequah, OK

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Power outage in Tahlequah, Oklahoma? Contact your local utility company.

Tahlequah Public Works Authority
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(918) 456-3591
LREC
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(918) 772-2526
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Alliant Energy
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(800) 255-4268 Report Online
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Ozarks Electric Cooperative
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(800) 521-6144 Report Online
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Cherokee Electric Cooperative
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(800) 952-2667

Tahlequah Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

February 15, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged outbuildings and the roofs of homes, and blew down trees and power lines in a broad swath from Old Toll Gate Road to south of Oaks.

Scraper - Scraper
November 30, 2018 - Tornado

This is the second segment of a six segment tornado. This long-track tornado moved into Cherokee County near an inlet of Lake Tenkiller, where boat docks, lake homes, boats, and outbuildings were destroyed, and trees and power poles were snapped. The tornado moved north-northeast along the eastern shores of Lake Tenkiller, passing through Cookson and Cherokee Landing State Park. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed, numerous boat docks were destroyed, many boats were destroyed, outbuildings were destroyed, many trees and power poles were snapped, and hangars at the airport west of Cookson were destroyed. From Lake Tenkiller, the tornado continued to move north-northeast across less populated areas of southeastern Cherokee County where a few homes were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado moved into Adair County to the east-northeast of Welling. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 115 to 125 mph.

Cookson - Wauhillau
August 30, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.

Tahlequah - Tahlequah
August 30, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees down and power lines.

Tahlequah - Tahlequah
June 17, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 63 mph one mile east of the airport. Power lines were blown down in Tahlequah.

Tahlequah - Tahlequah

News

TPWA, GRDA work to explain escalating cost of utility service | News | tahlequahdailypress.com

Tahlequah residents are expecting to pay a little more for their utility bills soon, and utility company officials say that an increase in fuel costs is to blame.

Mar 28, 2022

Oklahoma winter storm updates: OKC road conditions, snow routes, more

More snow is expected to fall in central Oklahoma on Thursday. The Oklahoman will provide live updates throughout the day.

Feb 4, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

City Tahlequah
County Cherokee
State Oklahoma (OK)
Country United States
Zip Codes 74464, 74465

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