El Paso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | 123 hrs | 33,979 (9%) | High Wind |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 3 hrs | 23,613 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1 hrs | 20,540 (6%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 66 hrs | 20,251 (5%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 2 hrs | 16,175 (4%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, El Paso County recorded 1,512 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in El Paso County started December 15, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 123 hours and leaving up to 33,979 customers without power (9% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in El Paso County, with 203 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, El Paso County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 90th 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 El Paso County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | A | 91st |
| Mineral County | A | 89th |
| Montrose County | A | 93rd |
| Hinsdale County | A | 88th |
| Routt County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in El Paso County?
Between 2014 and 2025, El Paso County recorded 1,512 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is El Paso County's reliability grade?
El Paso County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 90th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in El Paso County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 123 hours and affecting up to 33,979 customers.