Utah Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in Utah, and what to expect.
August is historically Utah's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 36% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
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Utah outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in Utah.
Peak season insight
Utah's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 36% of all recorded outages. August has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 757 | 2.7 hrs |
| February | 795 | 2.5 hrs |
| March | 952 | 2.4 hrs |
| April | 1,020 | 2.5 hrs |
| May | 1,136 | 2.8 hrs |
| June | 1,438 | 2.6 hrs |
| July | 1,735 | 2.7 hrs |
| August | 1,775 | 2.3 hrs |
| September | 1,256 | 3.2 hrs |
| October | 1,116 | 2.7 hrs |
| November | 991 | 2.7 hrs |
| December | 887 | 2.5 hrs |
This month in Utah
October has historically recorded 1,116 outage events across Utah, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 2.7 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind Utah's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Heavy Snow
- Drought
- Avalanche
- High Wind
Spring (March–May)
- Winter Weather
- High Wind
- Winter Storm
- Heavy Snow
Summer (June–August)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Drought
- Flash Flood
- Hail
- Dust Storm
Fall (September–November)
- Drought
- Winter Storm
- Heavy Snow
- High Wind
Utah's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in Utah by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2020 | 185 hrs | 91,704 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 180 hrs | 40,536 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 156 hrs | 39,446 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 15 hrs | 58,592 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 4 hrs | 119,719 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Highest-risk counties in Utah
Lowest reliability percentile among Utah's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | D | 25th |
| Beaver County | D | 34th |
| Summit County | D | 36th |
| Piute County | D | 39th |
| Weber County | C | 47th |
Live weather alerts for Utah
There are no active National Weather Service alerts for Utah right now.
These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
Utah power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in Utah?
August is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in Utah, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 36% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in Utah typically last?
Across Utah's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 2.6 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in Utah have the highest outage risk?
Morgan County, Beaver County, Summit County, Piute County, Weber County currently rank lowest for reliability in Utah. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in Utah?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for Utah's outage season
Sized for Utah's recorded outage frequency and duration.
