Kit Carson County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Kit Carson 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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Kit Carson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kit Carson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Kit Carson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 28–30, 2019) came when a winter storm left 2,700 customers (70.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 6th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kit Carson County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 101 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 28–30, 2019 | 2,700(70.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 23, 2024 | 2,512(65.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 29, 2020 | 2,215(58%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Mar 1–2, 2022 | 2,153(56.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2,149(56.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Kit Carson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kit Carson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K C Electric Association | Cooperative | 6,609 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burlington - (CO) | Municipal | 2,047 | 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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Kit Carson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kit Carson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, K C Electric Association, City of Burlington - (CO) provide electric service in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Kit Carson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 28–30, 2019. It peaked at 2,700 customers without power (70.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Kit Carson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kit Carson County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/kit-carson-county