Mesa County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 | 1 hrs | 33,992 (43%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2021 | 2 hrs | 23,030 (29%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2021 | 2 hrs | 23,014 (29%) | Drought |
| May 13, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,939 (14%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Oct 25, 2020 | 35 hrs | 10,775 (14%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mesa County recorded 568 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mesa County started February 15, 2019 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 33,992 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mesa County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mesa County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Mesa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | A | 83rd |
| Larimer County | A | 82nd |
| Pueblo County | A | 84th |
| Moffat County | A | 84th |
| Eagle County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mesa County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mesa County recorded 568 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is Mesa County's reliability grade?
Mesa County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mesa County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2019 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 33,992 customers.