Rio Blanco County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Rio Blanco County, Colorado share live outage data (Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and White River Electric Assn, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Rio Blanco County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rio Blanco County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 12 significant power outages in Rio Blanco County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 26, 2020) left 466 customers (8.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 50th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29–30, 2020) affected 202 customers (3.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 26, 2020 | 466(8.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 12, 2020 | 209(3.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 29–30, 2020 | 202(3.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 30, 2020 | 200(3.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 26, 2020 | 187(3.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Rio Blanco County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rio Blanco County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 29,128 | Reporting | |
| White River Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 3,541 | Not reporting | |
| Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 2,697 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 15 | Not reporting | |
| Deseret Generation & Tran Coop | Cooperative | 1 | 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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Rio Blanco County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rio Blanco County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc, White River Electric Assn, Inc, Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Rio Blanco County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 26, 2020. It peaked at 466 customers without power (8.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Rio Blanco County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 12 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rio Blanco County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/rio-blanco-county