Park County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | 35 hrs | 4,780 (51%) | Drought |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 55 hrs | 4,539 (49%) | High Wind |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 9 hrs | 4,466 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 7 hrs | 4,090 (44%) | Drought |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 0 hrs | 3,948 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Park County recorded 590 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Park County started December 15, 2021 (Drought), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 4,780 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Park County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Park County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Park County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
| Summit County | D | 24th |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Conejos County | D | 29th |
| Clear Creek County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Park County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Park County recorded 590 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Park County's reliability grade?
Park County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Park County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2021 (Drought), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 4,780 customers.