Larimer County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Larimer County, Colorado share live outage data (High West Energy, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins - (CO) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Larimer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Larimer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Larimer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 23–25, 2016) came when a winter storm left 20,820 customers (13.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 41st of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Larimer County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 8,624 customers (5.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 23–25, 2016 | 20,820(13.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 6–8, 2024 | 17,236(11.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 13–15, 2021 | 12,879(8.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 8,624(5.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Nov 8–9, 2015 | 7,267(4.7%) | 2 | 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 Larimer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Larimer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fort Collins - (CO) | Municipal | 80,930 | Not reporting | |
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc | Cooperative | 56,750 | Not reporting | |
| City of Loveland - (CO) | Municipal | 42,769 | Not reporting | |
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc | Cooperative | 23,368 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Estes Park | Municipal | 11,307 | Not reporting | |
| High West Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 1,055 | 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.
Local outage news
No Larimer County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Larimer County
Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud
Nearby counties
Larimer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Larimer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Larimer 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 Larimer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, City of Fort Collins - (CO), Poudre Valley REA, Inc, City of Loveland - (CO) and 4 others provide electric service in Larimer County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Larimer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 23–25, 2016. It peaked at 20,820 customers without power (13.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Larimer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Larimer County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/larimer-county