Adams County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 4 customers in Adams County, Colorado were without power, reported by United Power, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| United Power, Inc | 4 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 203 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–17, 2019) came when a winter storm left 102,641 customers (42.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 31st of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–20, 2025) affected 4,282 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–17, 2019 | 102,641(42.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 18, 2025 | 49,942(20.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 13–15, 2019 | 45,703(18.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 23–25, 2016 | 30,136(12.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 19–20, 2020 | 25,035(10.3%) | 2 | Wildfire |
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 Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 182,993 | Reporting | |
| United Power | Cooperative | 117,131 | 4 out | |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 9,657 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 15 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Colorado. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Adams County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Adams County
Thornton, Westminster, Commerce, Brighton, Northglenn, Federal Heights
Nearby counties
Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 4 customers in Adams County were without power according to United Power, Inc.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, United Power, Inc, Morgan County Rural Elec Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Adams County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–17, 2019. It peaked at 102,641 customers without power (42.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 203 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/adams-county