La Plata County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · Colorado
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | 25 hrs | 17,764 (48%) | Drought |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 4 hrs | 13,471 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2017 | 2 hrs | 11,879 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 1 hrs | 9,448 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 2 hrs | 9,426 (25%) | Wildfire |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, La Plata County recorded 336 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in La Plata County started February 15, 2019 (Drought), lasting 25 hours and leaving up to 17,764 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in La Plata County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, La Plata County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 La Plata County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | B | 66th |
| Elbert County | B | 68th |
| Denver County | B | 69th |
| Pitkin County | B | 70th |
| Lake County | B | 62nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in La Plata County?
Between 2016 and 2025, La Plata County recorded 336 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is La Plata County's reliability grade?
La Plata County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in La Plata County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2019 (Drought), lasting 25 hours and affecting up to 17,764 customers.