Archuleta County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · Colorado
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1 hrs | 11,772 (100%) | Drought |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 11 hrs | 11,455 (97%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 1 hrs | 11,421 (97%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 20 hrs | 10,469 (89%) | Drought |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 0 hrs | 10,466 (89%) | Wildfire |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Archuleta County recorded 322 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Archuleta County started August 5, 2025 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 11,772 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Archuleta County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Archuleta County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Colorado
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Archuleta County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | C | 45th |
| Boulder County | C | 48th |
| Costilla County | C | 50th |
| Teller County | C | 52nd |
| Crowley County | C | 52nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Archuleta County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Archuleta County recorded 322 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Archuleta County's reliability grade?
Archuleta County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Archuleta County?
The worst outage on record started August 5, 2025 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 11,772 customers.