Lake County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Lake 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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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 21, 2025) came when high winds left 4,466 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 14th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has risen recently: about 8 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–20, 2025) affected 1,840 customers (53%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 21, 2025 | 4,466(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | May 12, 2024 | 2,766(79.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 15, 2019 | 2,458(70.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 18–20, 2025 | 1,840(53%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 25, 2023 | 1,777(51.2%) | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 14,818 | 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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Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake 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 Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Lake County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 21, 2025. It peaked at 4,466 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lake County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/lake-county