Gilpin CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Colorado
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,748 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 5 hrs | 898 (31%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 898 (31%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 3 hrs | 875 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 6 hrs | 874 (30%) | High Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gilpin County recorded 255 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gilpin County started July 26, 2023, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,748 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Gilpin County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gilpin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gilpin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crowley County | C | 52nd |
| Teller County | C | 52nd |
| Costilla County | C | 50th |
| Weld County | B | 61st |
| Boulder County | C | 48th |
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 Gilpin County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gilpin County recorded 255 outage events, averaging 5.3 hours each.
What is Gilpin County's reliability grade?
Gilpin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gilpin County?
The worst outage on record started July 26, 2023, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,748 customers.