Power Outage in Tulsa, OK

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OG&E
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VVEC
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East Central Electric Cooperative
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Indian Electric Cooperative
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Tulsa Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind caused widespread tree and power line damage in the area of E 41st Street and S Yale Avenue.

Alsuma - Alsuma
June 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and power poles near S 209th West Avenue and W Wekiwa Road.

Wekiwa - Wekiwa
June 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 74 mph. This strong wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power poles and lines.

Tulsa - Tulsa
June 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Tulsa - Tulsa
June 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree damage in this area, and blew down multiple power poles.

Tulsa - Tulsa

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June 17, 2023

Severe thunderstorms developed over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, southwestern Kansas, and southeastern Colorado during the afternoon of the 17th, along and ahead of a cold front as a strong upper level disturbance translated into the Southern Plains. These storms organized into a surging line of severe thunderstorms as they moved east across northern Oklahoma, reaching eastern Oklahoma during the late evening. Moderately strong instability was in place ahead of the storms, and the wind fields aloft, along with the deep-layer and low-level wind shear, became strong as the upper level disturbance approached from the west. The line of thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage across eastern Oklahoma, with wind gusts in excess of 100 mph at times. Widespread damage to the utility infrastructure occurred, especially throughout counties in northeastern Oklahoma, with nearly a million people without power during the peak of the storm. Some of these outages lasted more than a week. Many trees were blown down, and widespread damage to homes and businesses occurred. A tree fell onto a manufactured home near Oilton in Creek County, killing one of the occupants and injuring three others. Three tornadoes also occurred across portions of northeastern Oklahoma, each forming on the leading edge of the squall line.||Other severe thunderstorms developed during the late evening hours of the 17th near a stationary front that stretched across northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. These storms produced damaging wind across portions of southeastern Oklahoma.

March 31, 2023

A strong low pressure system was centered over the Central Plains on the 31st, with a very strong pressure gradient across eastern Oklahoma. Very strong wind fields were also present above the ground. The dry line associated with the low pressure system moved through eastern Oklahoma during the early afternoon, allowing the strong wind above the ground to mix to the surface, enhancing the already strong surface flow. Peak wind gusts to 65 mph were measured at the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Foraker in Osage County. Peak wind gusts to 64 mph were measured by the ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport. Wind gusts to 62 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Centralia in Craig County. Wind gusts to 60 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Wynona in Osage County, and by the ASOS at the Bartlesville Airport. Wind gusts to 59 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Talala in Rogers County, and 58 mph wind gusts were measured by the ASOS at the Muskogee Airport. Tree and power line damage occurred as a result of these winds. One person was injured in Tulsa when a large tree limb fell on them at the Gathering Place.

November 26, 2019

A strong storm system translated into the Southern Plains from the Southern Rockies on the 26th, resulting in a very strong surface pressure gradient developing across northeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas by the evening. The gradient wind was enhanced by the evaporative cooling processes associated with an area of high-based showers that developed across the region. Very little of this rain reached the ground, as there was a deep layer of dry air between the cloud base and the ground. Westerly wind gusted to 45 mph across much of the area but was higher in some locations. The Oklahoma Mesonet site near Pawnee measured peak winds of 58 mph, and the site near Copan measured peak wind gusts of 63 mph. The ASOS units at the Bartlesville Airport and the Tulsa International Airport both measured peak wind gusts of 66 mph. In addition to these measured gusts, the high wind also resulted in damage to trees, barns, and power lines across portions of Mayes, Wagoner, and Rogers Counties.

January 13, 2017

A strong storm system moved slowly across the southwestern United States into the Southern Rockies, and then across the Southern Plains on the 13th and 14th. Several weaker disturbances translated across the area as this system slowly approached, resulting in several periods of precipitation. Arctic air had already spread into the region ahead of this system, but had not become deep enough to support anything but freezing rain. Ice accretions of one quarter to one half inch were observed across most of northeastern Oklahoma along and north of I-44. The lack of wind precluded significant damage to trees and power poles, but power outages did occur, most numerous across Osage and Pawnee Counties. Tree limbs were also snapped across much of northeastern Oklahoma. Roads were reported slick and hazardous in Pawnee, Osage, and Washington Counties.

July 14, 2016

A small complex of thunderstorms developed across northeastern Oklahoma during the early morning hours of the 14th. The strongest of these storms produced damaging wind and hail as they moved southeast across the area.||Another complex of severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front over southern Kansas and central Oklahoma. These storms became very organized and intensified as they moved into unstable air over eastern Oklahoma during the late morning hours. The complex evolved into a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms that produced widespread damaging wind that likely gusted to over 100 mph at times across northeastern Oklahoma. Widespread, significant wind damage resulted from these storms. Several gust front vortices, or so-called gustnadoes, were observed along the leading edge of the outflow from this complex. Some people were without power for nearly two weeks after this event. Some large hail and locally heavy rainfall also occurred with this storm system as it moved southeast across the area. Wind damage from these storms continued through the afternoon and evening hours across southwestern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, and western Mississippi, thus meeting the definition of a derecho.

News

Sempra Infrastructure and Williams Announce Preliminary Agreements for LNG Offtake, Gas Supply, and Associated Pipeline Projects

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced it has entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) with Williams (NYSE: WMB) for the offtake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and development of associated natural gas pipeline projects to further connect abundant U.S. natural gas supplies in the Gulf Coast region to markets around the world.

Nov 15, 2022

Oklahoma poll workers accused of encouraging straight party voting

Two separate complaints came from Oklahoma and Cleveland counties. Election officials say workers were explaining how straight party voting works.

Nov 8, 2022

PSO crews near complete with Idabel power restoration | KTUL

The Public Service Company of Oklahoma said crews have nearly completed all repairs as of 6 p.m. Sunday night in the Idabel area after a tornado struck Friday n

Nov 6, 2022

Tornadoes Kill 1 in Oklahoma During Southern Plains Severe Weather Onslaught | Weather Underground

Tornadoes and severe storms turned deadly across parts of Texas and Oklahoma Friday. Here's the latest.

Nov 4, 2022

Update: Power mostly restored across Tulsa after storm-related outages early Tuesday

The potential for isolated thunderstorms continues Tuesday, according to National Weather Service Tulsa, with frequent wind gusts but no severe weather expected.

Oct 25, 2022

Puerto Rico to probe bill complaints following outage | The Journal Record

Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau will investigate how a private company has handled complaints about electric bills after Hurricane Fiona knocked power out to the entire island, officials said.

Oct 14, 2022

Parking and power troubles can't stop Tulsa State Fair fun | KTUL

A blown transformer showered sparks all over the road outside the Tulsa State Fairgrounds Sunday evening.

Oct 3, 2022

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Power is out in the Patric Henry neighborhood 3377 East Skelly dr

Crystal B | June 18, 2023  

Power out in Wagon wheel near Admiral and Garnett

Mark Potter | May 18, 2022  

Power out at 3107 S Sandusky Ave. on east side and extending a block or two to the east.

Donald hertzler | March 19, 2020  

Power out. 8th and Sheridan 74112

Alex hahn | August 10, 2019  

Power out 3626 S Birmingham Ave Tulsa, OK 74105

Jeremy Carrico | June 22, 2019  

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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);
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  • 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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Tulsa, Oklahoma

City Tulsa
County Tulsa
State Oklahoma (OK)
Country United States
Zip Codes 74101, 74102, 74103, 74104, 74105, 74106, 74107, 74108, 74110, 74112

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