Clear Creek CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2020 | <1 hr | 5,788 (95%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 7, 2023 | 11 hrs | 4,388 (72%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 28, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,329 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 10 hrs | 4,288 (71%) | High Wind |
| Feb 15, 2019 | <1 hr | 3,927 (65%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clear Creek County recorded 846 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clear Creek County started September 17, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 5,788 customers without power (95% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clear Creek County, with 98 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clear Creek County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Clear Creek County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
| Park County | D | 23rd |
| Summit County | D | 24th |
| Conejos County | D | 29th |
Most reliable counties in Colorado
The top 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Blanco County | A | 99th |
| Baca County | A | 98th |
| Washington County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Colorado
The bottom 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County | F | 16th |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clear Creek County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clear Creek County recorded 846 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Clear Creek County's reliability grade?
Clear Creek County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clear Creek County?
The worst outage on record started September 17, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 5,788 customers.