Garfield County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Garfield 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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Garfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Garfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 222 significant power outages in Garfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 6–10, 2023) came when wildfire conditions left 6,120 customers (17.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 25th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Garfield County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 30, 2025) affected 413 customers (1.2%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 6–10, 2023 | 6,120(17.5%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2023 | 6,116(17.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 13–16, 2020 | 5,958(17.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 25, 2023 | 5,310(15.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 17, 2020 | 4,944(14.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Garfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Garfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 61,834 | Not reporting | |
| Grand Valley Power | Cooperative | 20,095 | Not reporting | |
| City of Glenwood Springs - (CO) | Municipal | 7,259 | Not reporting | |
| White River Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 3,541 | Not reporting | |
| Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 2,697 | 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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Garfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Garfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Garfield 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 Garfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc, Grand Valley Power, City of Glenwood Springs - (CO) and 3 others provide electric service in Garfield County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Garfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 6–10, 2023. It peaked at 6,120 customers without power (17.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Garfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 222 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Garfield County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/garfield-county