Moffat County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Colorado
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | 2 hrs | 7,079 (78%) | Winter Weather |
| May 10, 2019 | 5 hrs | 4,344 (48%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 2 hrs | 3,947 (44%) | Wildfire |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,876 (43%) | Wildfire |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 0 hrs | 2,647 (29%) | Wildfire |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Moffat County recorded 229 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Moffat County started May 21, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 7,079 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Moffat County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Moffat County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th 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 Moffat County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo County | A | 84th |
| Eagle County | A | 84th |
| Custer County | A | 84th |
| Delta County | A | 85th |
| Broomfield County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Moffat County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Moffat County recorded 229 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Moffat County's reliability grade?
Moffat County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Moffat County?
The worst outage on record started May 21, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 7,079 customers.