NORMAN, Okla. — A major Norman power outage left tens of thousands of residents in the dark on Saturday night, Nov. 15, as the cause of the disruption remains unknown. According to the OG&E Outage Map, crews were immediately dispatched to investigate the situation across affected neighborhoods.
The outage, which spread rapidly across the city, prompted OG&E to post an updated alert stating:
“Repairs underway although circumstances surrounding this outage have changed. Restoration times will be provided as they become available.”
As of now, no official estimated restoration time has been released, leaving many households and businesses waiting for further updates. With temperatures dropping and evening activities disrupted, residents have been urged to stay informed and prepare for extended downtime.
This large-scale power outage in Norman, OK has also added pressure on emergency services, who are closely monitoring the situation while advising the public to keep phones charged, avoid unnecessary travel in darkened areas, and report hazardous conditions.
Authorities and OG&E have emphasized that this remains a developing situation, and updates will be issued as soon as crews identify the root cause.
Emergency Information: Outages Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma is served by multiple electric providers and cooperatives, many of which overlap in service territories. Residents experiencing issues outside Norman or beyond OG&E service areas can check their respective outage maps for real-time updates.
This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
