Broomfield County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Broomfield County, Colorado by United Power, Inc.
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Broomfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Broomfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 148 significant power outages in Broomfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8, 2025) came when a winter storm left 19,378 customers (53.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 40th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Broomfield County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 585 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8, 2025 | 19,378(53.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 14–16, 2017 | 9,876(27.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2025 | 7,466(20.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 19, 2019 | 6,756(18.7%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Aug 28–29, 2022 | 6,296(17.4%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Broomfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Broomfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Power | Cooperative | 117,131 | 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.
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Broomfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Broomfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Broomfield County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Broomfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, United Power, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Broomfield County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Broomfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8, 2025. It peaked at 19,378 customers without power (53.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Broomfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 148 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Broomfield County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/broomfield-county