Garfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,120 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,116 (18%) | Wildfire |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 2 hrs | 5,958 (17%) | Drought |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,310 (15%) | Wildfire |
| May 17, 2020 | 6 hrs | 4,944 (14%) | Frost/Freeze |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Garfield County recorded 575 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garfield County started November 9, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,120 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Garfield County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garfield County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Garfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pitkin County | B | 70th |
| Denver County | B | 69th |
| Elbert County | B | 68th |
| Lincoln County | B | 66th |
| Alamosa County | B | 74th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Garfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Garfield County recorded 575 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Garfield County's reliability grade?
Garfield County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garfield County?
The worst outage on record started November 9, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,120 customers.