The Norman power outage knocked out power to thousands of people. OG&E crews are investigating the cause. A restoration time is not yet known. This is a developing news story.
Norman power outage
Norman, Oklahoma: A Norman power outage late Saturday night knocked out power to large parts of the city, plunging thousands of homes into darkness. According to the Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) outage map, the number of affected areas is steadily increasing, and the exact cause of the outage is still unknown. Crews are on scene and investigating the problem.
OG&E wrote in its outage update that “Repairs are underway, although circumstances surrounding this outage have changed. Restoration times will be provided as they become available.” This means that repairs are ongoing, but restoration may take time depending on the situation. Official information on when power will be restored is currently unavailable.
Investigation into the cause of the Norman power outage
Local authorities and the electricity department have confirmed that they are investigating the cause of the outage. Experts say it could be due to a technical fault, grid failure, equipment damage, weather-related technical impact, or another emergency. Until an official report is received, it remains difficult to predict the restoration of power.
Power supply affected in other areas of Oklahoma as well
According to sources, power outages are being reported not only in Norman but also in other areas of Oklahoma. Oklahoma has multiple power companies and electrical cooperatives, whose coverage areas overlap in many areas. This is why multiple sources are being used to track outages.
Citizens have been advised to report any emergency to the official channels of local authorities and electricity utilities and to avoid unnecessary use of electrical appliances.
Outage map links for live updates (official resources)
These power department outage maps may be useful for getting the latest power situation in affected areas of Oklahoma:
- PSO Outage Map
- OG&E Outage Map
- VVEC Outage Map
- Indian Electric Cooperative (IEC) Outage Map
- Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Outage Map
Residents appeal for quick restoration
Many users on social media platforms Twitter and Facebook have expressed concern about the power outage. Users said that prolonged power outages at night could pose a significant threat to senior citizens, children, and those dependent on medical equipment.
OG&E has urged residents to remain patient and seek information only from official sources. This news is still developing, and updates will be issued as soon as new information becomes available.
Cause of major power outage in Norman still unknown (17/11/2025)
The cause of the Norman power outage remains unclear. Nearly 21,000 people in Norman, Oklahoma, were left in the dark for hours, with many residents even hearing an explosion.
Norman, Oklahoma: A major Norman power outage occurred late Saturday night in Norman, Oklahoma, plunging more than 21,000 people into darkness. According to residents, the power outage was so sudden that the entire area went into a complete blackout within seconds.
Local resident Josh Hamilton said that as soon as he looked outside, the streets looked like something out of a horror movie. He said:
“It was very scary. The entire street was plunged into darkness. We looked at each other and realized something unusual had happened.”
Cause of Norman Power Outage Still Unknown
Oklahoma’s power supply company, OG&E, said it is still unclear what caused the massive outage. However, the company suspects it was caused by an equipment failure or a technical fault that required immediate repair or replacement.
Several people contacted local media and reported hearing loud explosion-like sounds just before the power went out. Lenita Tuck, a resident of Norman, said:
“All of a sudden, there was a loud pop, and the next moment, it was pitch black. It felt like someone had hit the transformer. I saw a flash, and then a pop. It just happened, one after another, like dominoes.”
Residents in the dark for 7 hours
According to residents, power came back on after about 7 hours.
Josh Hamilton said:
“We were getting ready for bed around 8 p.m., and the power came back on at 3 a.m. Thankfully, everything was back on by morning.”
OG&E Statement
According to OG&E, power was restored to all affected areas around 2:50 a.m. Sunday morning. The company says that technical teams are still trying to find out why such a major outage occurred.