Hinsdale County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Hinsdale County, Colorado share live outage data (La Plata Electric Assn, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and San Luis Valley R E C, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Hinsdale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hinsdale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 11 significant power outages in Hinsdale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–22, 2025) came when high winds left 114 customers (14.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 42nd of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hinsdale County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–22, 2025 | 114(14.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 7, 2022 | 111(14.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Sep 17, 2024 | 110(14.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2024 | 107(13.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 2, 2023 | 91(11.8%) | 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 Hinsdale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hinsdale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 47,488 | Reporting | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | Not reporting | |
| Gunnison County Elec Assn. | Cooperative | 11,879 | 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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Hinsdale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hinsdale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, La Plata Electric Assn, Inc, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc, Gunnison County Elec Assn. provide electric service in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Hinsdale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–22, 2025. It peaked at 114 customers without power (14.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hinsdale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 11 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hinsdale County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/hinsdale-county