Situation Updates
3 p.m. Update June 7
As of 3 p.m., we have restored power to approximately 83% of customers who experienced an outage from overnight storms with nearly 4,800 customers remaining without service. Below is a list of anticipated restoration times:
- NE Oklahoma by 10 p.m. today
- NW region will extend into tomorrow; this includes Waynoka, Alva, Burlington, Wakita, Nash, Medford, Lamont, and Tonkawa.
Additional estimated times of restoration are available on System Watch.
Stay Weather Aware
Additional storms are expected to move through our service area through the weekend, and customers should be weather aware and ready to activate their storm plan.
- Visit OGE.com/OutageSupport on ways to prepare for severe weather and what to do if you experience an outage.
9:30 a.m. Update June 7
Severe weather moved across Oklahoma and Arkansas Friday afternoon through this morning, causing significant disruption across the OG&E service territory. The areas hit the hardest overnight were Alva, Enid, and Poteau, Oklahoma.
All customer power outages from the Thursday into Friday weather event were restored by midnight last night. As of 9:30 a.m., 56% of customers impacted by the weather that began moving through the OG&E service area around 9 p.m. have been restored. Approximately 8,100 customers remain without service, and OG&E will continue to restore power around the clock as long as it is safe to do so.
Estimated times of restoration will be available on System Watch.
3 p.m. Update June 6
Severe storms with heavy rain, hail, tornadoes, and strong winds up to 80 mph moved through OG&E’s service area overnight, causing downed power lines, broken power poles, and damage to cross arms and other equipment attached to poles. The hardest hit areas include Sulphur, Vian, Guthrie, and Fort Smith.
As of 3 p.m., power has been restored to 72% of customers who experienced an outage, with approximately 6,000 are without service. This afternoon, we are finishing inspecting damage that could not be seen overnight. We will continue restoring power throughout the day and evening as long as it is safe to do so.
Resources
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When the Power Goes Out
If your power goes out, be sure to notify us. As we focus on safely restoring power, we urge you to stay safe as well and avoid any downed power lines or trees. We have may ways you can report an outage.
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Live Updates on Outages
Looking for more information? System Watch shows a live map of current outages with information on estimated restoration times.
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Prepare for Severe Weather
When severe weather strikes, our crews work as quickly and safely as possible to respond and restore power to our customers. Knowing how to prepare for a weather event can help keep you and your family safe.