Fremont County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Fremont County, Colorado share live outage data (CORE Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Fremont County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fremont County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Fremont County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9, 2018) left 12,228 customers (64.3% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 37th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fremont County has risen recently: about 2 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,438 customers (7.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9, 2018 | 12,228(64.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | 5,380(28.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jul 13–14, 2017 | 5,179(27.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 24–25, 2017 | 5,167(27.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 14–17, 2022 | 5,009(26.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Fremont County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fremont 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 | |
| Black Hills Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 111,502 | Not reporting | |
| San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 26,649 | Not reporting | |
| Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 14,818 | 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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Fremont County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fremont County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fremont 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 Fremont County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC, San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Fremont County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Fremont County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9, 2018. It peaked at 12,228 customers without power (64.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Fremont County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fremont County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/fremont-county