Pitkin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 3 hrs | 12,971 (75%) | Drought |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1 hrs | 12,605 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2016 | 1 hrs | 11,728 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,184 (36%) | Drought |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,207 (24%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.