Clear Creek County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Clear Creek County, Colorado share live outage data (CORE Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Clear Creek County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clear Creek County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 320 significant power outages in Clear Creek County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–22, 2025) came when high winds left 6,422 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 1st of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 256 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clear Creek County has risen recently: about 49 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 159 customers (4.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–22, 2025 | 6,422(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 12–17, 2020 | 5,788(100%) | 6 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Dec 7–9, 2023 | 4,388(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 28, 2020 | 4,329(100%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Dec 19–20, 2024 | 4,288(100%) | 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 Clear Creek County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clear Creek 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 | |
| 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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Clear Creek County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clear Creek County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clear Creek County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Clear Creek County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Clear Creek County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–22, 2025. It peaked at 6,422 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Clear Creek County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 320 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 256 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clear Creek County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/clear-creek-county