Gilpin County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Gilpin County, Colorado share live outage data (United Power, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Gilpin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gilpin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 98 significant power outages in Gilpin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 29, 2025) left 5,515 customers (100% 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 5 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 12th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gilpin County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20–21, 2025) affected 804 customers (30.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 29, 2025 | 5,515(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 26–27, 2023 | 1,748(66.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 9–12, 2025 | 1,339(51%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 12–16, 2025 | 953(36.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Feb 4, 2021 | 898(34.2%) | 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 Gilpin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gilpin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| United Power | Cooperative | 117,131 | 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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Gilpin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gilpin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gilpin 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 Gilpin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power, Inc provide electric service in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Gilpin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 29, 2025. It peaked at 5,515 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gilpin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 98 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gilpin County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/gilpin-county