Kit Carson CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Colorado
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2019 | 47 hrs | 2,700 (71%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,512 (66%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 29, 2020 | 2 hrs | 2,215 (58%) | Drought |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,153 (56%) | Drought |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,149 (56%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Kit Carson County recorded 376 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kit Carson County started December 29, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 2,700 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kit Carson County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kit Carson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kit Carson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Conejos County | D | 29th |
| Summit County | D | 24th |
| Park County | D | 23rd |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
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 Kit Carson County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Kit Carson County recorded 376 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Kit Carson County's reliability grade?
Kit Carson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kit Carson County?
The worst outage on record started December 29, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 2,700 customers.