Montrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2024 | 1 hrs | 6,633 (27%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 hrs | 6,479 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2020 | 1 hrs | 6,172 (25%) | Drought |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 2 hrs | 5,863 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,432 (22%) | Wildfire |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Montrose County recorded 175 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montrose County started November 3, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 6,633 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Montrose County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montrose County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 93rd 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 Montrose County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | A | 91st |
| El Paso County | A | 90th |
| Grand County | A | 95th |
| Mineral County | A | 89th |
| Gunnison County | A | 97th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Montrose County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Montrose County recorded 175 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is Montrose County's reliability grade?
Montrose County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 93rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montrose County?
The worst outage on record started November 3, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 6,633 customers.