Broomfield County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | 1 hrs | 19,378 (50%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 7 hrs | 9,876 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 7,466 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 0 hrs | 6,756 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 2 hrs | 6,296 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Broomfield County recorded 240 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Broomfield County started January 8, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 19,378 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Broomfield County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Broomfield County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th 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 Broomfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Delta County | A | 85th |
| Custer County | A | 84th |
| Saguache County | A | 85th |
| Eagle County | A | 84th |
| Moffat County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Broomfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Broomfield County recorded 240 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Broomfield County's reliability grade?
Broomfield County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Broomfield County?
The worst outage on record started January 8, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 19,378 customers.