Jefferson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | 1 hrs | 156,331 (56%) | High Wind |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 86 hrs | 73,150 (26%) | High Wind |
| May 21, 2022 | 68 hrs | 57,450 (21%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 142 hrs | 51,319 (18%) | High Wind |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 5 hrs | 42,214 (15%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jefferson County recorded 2,898 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jefferson County started February 15, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 156,331 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jefferson County, with 397 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jefferson County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Jefferson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Archuleta County | C | 44th |
| Boulder County | C | 48th |
| Costilla County | C | 50th |
| Teller County | C | 52nd |
| Crowley County | C | 52nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jefferson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jefferson County recorded 2,898 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Jefferson County's reliability grade?
Jefferson County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 156,331 customers.