Elbert County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 3 customers in Elbert County, Colorado were without power, reported by CORE Electric Cooperative.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 3 |
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Elbert County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elbert County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Elbert County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 20–22, 2024) came when a winter storm left 6,890 customers (68.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 22nd of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elbert County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,028 customers (10.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 20–22, 2024 | 6,890(68.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 25–26, 2023 | 5,938(58.8%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jun 21–23, 2021 | 5,444(53.9%) | 3 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Aug 6–7, 2017 | 3,865(38.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 19, 2025 | 3,265(32.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Elbert County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elbert 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 | 3 out | |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 67,200 | 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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Elbert County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elbert County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 3 customers in Elbert County were without power according to CORE Electric Cooperative.
Which electric company serves Elbert County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Elbert County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Elbert County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 20–22, 2024. It peaked at 6,890 customers without power (68.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Elbert County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Elbert County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/elbert-county