SERVICE UPDATE as of 11:15 AM February 28, 2023
The recent severe winds and tornadoes caused extensive damage to equipment across our service area. More than 2,500 restoration personnel continue to restore service to homes and businesses that can accept power. We will continue to restore power as quickly and safely as possible following repairs to the grid.
As of 11:15 a.m., 92% of customers who experienced an outage related to this storm have been restored and we expect all customers who can receive power will be restored by noon on March 1.
Customers can check the System Watch outage map for estimated restoration times: outagemap.oge.com. Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
SERVICE UPDATE as of 9:30 PM February 27, 2023
As of 9:30 PM, 88% of customers who experienced an outage have had power restored. Confirmed tornadoes and severe winds caused extensive damage, including downed power lines, 350 broken power poles, and other equipment in our service area. We expect that 95% of all customers that can receive power will be restored by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Thank you for your patience as our crews continue restoring power until every customer is restored.
Due to the extensive damage and construction required in Norman, the remaining Norman customers will be restored by noon on Wednesday, March 1.
Customers can check the System Watch outage map for estimated restoration times: outagemap.oge.com.
Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
SERVICE UPDATE as of 5:15 PM, February 27, 2023
As of 5:15 PM, 80% of customers who experienced an outage due to the severe weather have had power restored. More than 2,500 restoration personnel continue to restore service to homes and businesses that can accept power. Crews found extensive damage to equipment, including downed power lines, 350 broken power poles and other equipment attached to poles.
Restoration times are estimated for the following areas:
We will continue to restore power as quickly and safely as possible and will share estimated restoration times as they become available. Customers can check the System Watch outage map for estimated restoration times: outagemap.oge.com.
Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
SERVICE UPDATE as of 11:45 AM, February 27, 2023
As of 11:45 a.m., 78% of customers who experienced an outage related to yesterday evening’s storm have been restored. Crews worked overnight to restore service to homes and businesses that could accept power and are continuing restoration efforts.
This morning, we began inspecting damage that our crews could not see overnight and are finding extensive damage to equipment in Norman, portions of the Oklahoma City metro, and other cities across our service area. We will continue to restore power as quickly and safely as possible following repairs to the grid.
Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
SERVICE UPDATE as of 8:30 AM, February 27, 2023
Yesterday evening, severe storms, including confirmed tornadoes and significant damaging winds, moved through OG&E’s service area. As of 8:30 a.m., less than 10,000 customers remain without power, down from a peak of 33,000.
Crews worked overnight to restore service to homes and businesses that could accept power. Today, 2,500 operations personnel will continue restoration efforts. The wind damage included downed power lines, broken power poles, cross arms, and other equipment attached to poles.
We restore power in a specific order, beginning with our system. We first restore power to the grid so that we can restore power to our customers. Learn how we restore power after outages.
Some outages may damage electrical lines or meters. When it’s safe, assess damage around your home. Remember, we repair power lines, service lines, install meters, and clear trees from power lines. Customers need to be able to take power at their homes and businesses and may need a certified electrician to repair a weather head, meter base, or service cable Learn what customers are responsible for after an outage.
Customers can check the System Watch map to monitor outages: outagemap.oge.com.
Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 11:00 PM, February 26, 2023
Severe weather with damaging wind moved across the OG&E service area tonight. When it is safe for crews to work, we will assess damage and restore power overnight and until every customer has service. Please stay away from downed power lines and anything they may be touching. Strong winds will continue to move through the service area through the night.
To report an outage:
For more information on staying safe during an outage, please visit our Outage Support page.
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 4:00 PM, February 26, 2023
Extreme high winds and thunderstorms are expected to develop later this evening and could create outages across our service area. Our restoration crews are preparing and are ready to respond.
We encourage our customers to have a safety plan for severe weather. Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching, as well as anything struck by lightning.
Remember, indirect lightning that strikes the ground or trees can also impact power lines as electricity flows to find the closest conductor, which is sometimes a powerline or transformer. High winds can cause damage to power lines and equipment.
Customers can check the System Watch outage map for estimated restoration times: outagemap.oge.com.
Please stay safe and stay away from downed power lines and anything they are touching. To report an outage, download the OG&E mobile app (iOS or Android), report online at OGE.com/outages, or call 800-522-6870.
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.
Looking for more information? System Watch shows a live map of current outages with information on estimated restoration times.
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.