Gunnison County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Colorado
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 14 hrs | 407 (3%) | High Wind |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 4 hrs | 352 (2%) | Wildfire |
| Jan 25, 2025 | 1 hrs | 351 (2%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 2 hrs | 345 (2%) | Drought |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 2 hrs | 345 (2%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gunnison County recorded 93 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gunnison County started May 9, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 407 customers without power (3% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Gunnison County, with 14 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gunnison County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 97th 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 Gunnison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | A | 98th |
| Baca County | A | 98th |
| Rio Blanco County | A | 99th |
| Grand County | A | 95th |
| Montezuma County | A | 100th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gunnison County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gunnison County recorded 93 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Gunnison County's reliability grade?
Gunnison County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 97th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gunnison County?
The worst outage on record started May 9, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 407 customers.