Mesa County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Mesa 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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Mesa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mesa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 172 significant power outages in Mesa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15, 2019) came when a winter storm left 33,992 customers (43.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 34th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mesa County has risen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,078 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15, 2019 | 33,992(43.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 24–25, 2021 | 23,030(29.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 11–13, 2020 | 10,939(13.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 25–26, 2020 | 10,775(13.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jan 16–18, 2023 | 9,451(12%) | 3 | 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 Mesa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mesa 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 | |
| Grand Valley Power | Cooperative | 20,095 | Not reporting | |
| San Miguel Power Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 15,087 | 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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Mesa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mesa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mesa 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 Mesa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc, Grand Valley Power, San Miguel Power Assn, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Mesa County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Mesa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15, 2019. It peaked at 33,992 customers without power (43.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Mesa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 172 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mesa County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/mesa-county