Cochise County, AZ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cochise County, Arizona by Arizona Public Service Co.
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Cochise County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cochise County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 72 significant power outages in Cochise County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 3, 2024) came when tornadoes left 718,642 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 49 min of power per year, less than the Arizona average of 1 hr 43 min. That ranks 14th of 15 Arizona counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cochise County has risen recently: about 1 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 22–23, 2025) affected 1,544 customers (1.9%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 3, 2024 | 718,642(100%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2024 | 13,894(17.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 21–22, 2022 | 13,325(16.6%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2022 | 12,720(15.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 19, 2017 | 8,138(10.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Cochise County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cochise County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AZ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | Investor Owned | 1,433,294 | Reporting | |
| Tucson Electric Power (TEP) | Investor Owned | 460,504 | Not reporting | |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc | Cooperative | 54,786 | Not reporting | |
| Columbus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 523 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 18 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arizona. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Cochise County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Cochise County
Sierra Vista, Douglas
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Cochise County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cochise County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cochise County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cochise County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Arizona Public Service Co, Tucson Electric Power Co, Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc, Columbus Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Cochise County, Arizona.
What was the worst power outage in Cochise County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 3, 2024. It peaked at 718,642 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Cochise County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 72 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 49 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cochise County, AZ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arizona/cochise-county