Mineral County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 34 customers in Mineral County, Colorado were without power, reported by La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 34 |
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Mineral County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mineral County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 6 significant power outages in Mineral County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 17, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 84 customers (10.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 43rd of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mineral County has risen recently: about 2 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Mar 3, 2025) affected 79 customers (10%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 17, 2024 | 84(10.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 18–20, 2023 | 82(10.3%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Feb 14, 2025 | 80(10.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 6, 2024 | 79(10%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 30, 2025 | 79(10%) | 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 Mineral County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mineral 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 | 34 out | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | 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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Mineral County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mineral County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 34 customers in Mineral County were without power according to La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
Which electric company serves Mineral 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 provide electric service in Mineral County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Mineral County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 17, 2024. It peaked at 84 customers without power (10.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Mineral County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 6 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mineral County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/mineral-county