Pitkin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 3 hrs | 12,971 (75%) | Drought |
| Aug 16, 2024 | <1 hr | 12,605 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2016 | <1 hr | 11,728 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,184 (36%) | Drought |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,207 (24%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pitkin County recorded 421 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pitkin County started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 12,971 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pitkin County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pitkin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Colorado
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pitkin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield County | B | 70th |
| Denver County | B | 69th |
| Elbert County | B | 68th |
| Lincoln County | B | 66th |
| La Plata County | B | 66th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pitkin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pitkin County recorded 421 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Pitkin County's reliability grade?
Pitkin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pitkin County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 12,971 customers.