Costilla County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Costilla County, Colorado don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Costilla County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Costilla County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 105 significant power outages in Costilla County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 21, 2023) came when flooding left 3,824 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 7th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Costilla County has risen recently: about 16 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 27, 2025) affected 65 customers (3.1%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2023 | 3,824(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 6–10, 2024 | 2,865(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 21, 2023 | 1,856(88.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Oct 26–30, 2020 | 1,676(80.2%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 17, 2019 | 1,650(79%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Costilla County?
Electric companies with service territory in Costilla County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 26,649 | Not reporting | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | 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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Costilla County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Costilla County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Costilla 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 Costilla County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc provide electric service in Costilla County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Costilla County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 21, 2023. It peaked at 3,824 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Costilla County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 105 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Costilla County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/costilla-county