Montrose County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Montrose 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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Montrose County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montrose County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 91 significant power outages in Montrose County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 3, 2024) came when a winter storm left 6,633 customers (26.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 44th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montrose County has risen recently: about 1 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 746 customers (3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3, 2024 | 6,633(26.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 29, 2023 | 6,479(25.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Dec 28, 2020 | 6,172(24.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 5,863(23.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 14, 2022 | 5,432(21.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Montrose County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montrose County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Delta Montrose Electric Assn | Cooperative | 37,658 | 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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Montrose County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montrose County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montrose 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 Montrose County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Delta Montrose Electric Assn, San Miguel Power Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Montrose County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Montrose County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 3, 2024. It peaked at 6,633 customers without power (26.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Montrose County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 91 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montrose County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/montrose-county