Thousands of customers in northwest Oklahoma City saw the lights go out Sunday afternoon, as a power outage centered near Northwest Expressway and West Britton Road cut service across the area. The outage was first reported around 12:47 p.m., and crews were sent into the neighborhood to repair equipment and get the power flowing again. Traffic signals at multiple intersections went dark, and several small businesses reported interruptions while technicians worked to restore service.
According to News 9, OG&E's outage map showed thousands of customers offline as restoration efforts got underway. News 9 reported that the area around Northwest Expressway and West Britton Road appeared to be the hardest hit. Authorities had not immediately confirmed a cause for the outage.
How Residents Can Report Outages And Stay Safe
OG&E advises customers to report outages through its System Watch map, the company’s mobile app, or by phone at 405-272-9595 for Oklahoma City and 800-522-6870 elsewhere. The utility also urges the public to steer clear of any downed power lines and to report hazardous wires immediately. OG&E’s outage pages outline guidance for customers who rely on medical equipment that needs electricity and explain how to check estimated restoration times.
Why Getting The Lights Back On Can Take A While
The Oklahoma City metro has already dealt with major outage events this summer after strong storms, which can stretch repair crews thin and slow down fixes for smaller, localized problems. As reported by KOCO, a late June storm left tens of thousands of residents without power and caused widespread vegetation and equipment damage. With crews deployed across the region handling that kind of background workload, even a single-point fault in the grid can take longer to inspect and restore.
Where To Find The Latest Updates
OG&E’s live System Watch provides updated outage counts and estimated restoration times as crews complete inspections in the field, and News 9 is continuing to update its coverage as new details emerge. Residents can check the live map at OG&E or sign up for myOGEalerts to receive push notifications. This story will be updated when officials release a confirmed cause for the outage or a firm restoration window.
