Otero County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Otero 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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Otero County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otero County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 89 significant power outages in Otero County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30, 2019) came when a winter storm left 5,476 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 27th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otero County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16, 2025) affected 255 customers (6.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30, 2019 | 5,476(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 10, 2021 | 4,920(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 15–19, 2021 | 3,946(93.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 24–25, 2017 | 3,420(81.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 17, 2015 | 3,325(79.1%) | 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 Otero County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otero County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 111,502 | Not reporting | |
| San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 26,649 | Not reporting | |
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn | Cooperative | 10,970 | Not reporting | |
| City of La Junta - (CO) | Municipal | 3,800 | 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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Otero County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otero County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otero 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 Otero County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC, San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc, Southeast Colorado Power Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Otero County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Otero County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30, 2019. It peaked at 5,476 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Otero County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 89 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otero County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/otero-county