Eagle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2018 | 1 hrs | 8,587 (20%) | Drought |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 8 hrs | 8,128 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 4, 2018 | 2 hrs | 7,650 (18%) | Wildfire |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,544 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2019 | 1 hrs | 7,497 (17%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Eagle County recorded 356 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Eagle County started September 1, 2018 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,587 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Eagle County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Eagle County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th 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 Eagle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Custer County | A | 84th |
| Moffat County | A | 84th |
| Pueblo County | A | 84th |
| Delta County | A | 85th |
| Broomfield County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Eagle County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Eagle County recorded 356 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Eagle County's reliability grade?
Eagle County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Eagle County?
The worst outage on record started September 1, 2018 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,587 customers.