Delta County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Delta 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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Delta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Delta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 107 significant power outages in Delta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 5–6, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,449 customers (45.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 21st of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Delta County has risen recently: about 4 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 171 customers (1.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5–6, 2024 | 5,449(45.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 28, 2023 | 5,283(44.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 22–25, 2022 | 4,408(37.1%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2021 | 3,840(32.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 22–23, 2021 | 3,470(29.2%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Delta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Delta County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Delta Montrose Electric Assn | Cooperative | 37,658 | Not reporting | |
| Grand Valley Power | Cooperative | 20,095 | Not reporting | |
| City of Delta - (CO) | Municipal | 3,746 | 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.
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Delta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Delta County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Delta 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 Delta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Delta Montrose Electric Assn, Grand Valley Power, City of Delta - (CO) and 1 others provide electric service in Delta County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Delta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 5–6, 2024. It peaked at 5,449 customers without power (45.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Delta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 107 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Delta County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/delta-county