Gunnison County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Gunnison 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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Gunnison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gunnison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 53 significant power outages in Gunnison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 9–12, 2022) came when high winds left 407 customers (2.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 49th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Gunnison County has risen recently: about 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 224 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9–12, 2022 | 407(2.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 10, 2023 | 352(2.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 25, 2025 | 351(2.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 23, 2025 | 345(2.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Oct 13, 2023 | 342(2.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Gunnison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gunnison 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 | |
| Delta Montrose Electric Assn | Cooperative | 37,658 | Not reporting | |
| Gunnison County Elec Assn. | Cooperative | 11,879 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gunnison - (CO) | Municipal | 4,715 | 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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Gunnison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gunnison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gunnison 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 Gunnison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc, Delta Montrose Electric Assn, Gunnison County Elec Assn. and 2 others provide electric service in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Gunnison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 9–12, 2022. It peaked at 407 customers without power (2.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Gunnison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 53 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gunnison County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/gunnison-county