Routt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,907 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,568 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,914 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 78 hrs | 1,817 (10%) | Drought |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 5 hrs | 1,784 (10%) | Frost/Freeze |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Routt County recorded 316 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Routt County started June 10, 2025, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,907 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Routt County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Routt County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Routt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | A | 86th |
| Hinsdale County | A | 88th |
| Saguache County | A | 85th |
| Broomfield County | A | 85th |
| Delta County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Routt County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Routt County recorded 316 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Routt County's reliability grade?
Routt County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Routt County?
The worst outage on record started June 10, 2025, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,907 customers.