Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | 1 hrs | 42,412 (27%) | High Wind |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 2 hrs | 24,204 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 1 hrs | 20,721 (13%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 0 hrs | 10,627 (7%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,196 (6%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 760 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started February 15, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 42,412 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | A | 90th |
| Montrose County | A | 93rd |
| Mineral County | A | 89th |
| Hinsdale County | A | 88th |
| Routt County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 760 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 42,412 customers.