Rio Grande County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Rio Grande 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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Rio Grande County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rio Grande County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 114 significant power outages in Rio Grande County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 12–13, 2019) came when a winter storm left 5,654 customers (74.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 20th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rio Grande County has risen recently: about 4 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 7, 2025) affected 216 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 12–13, 2019 | 5,654(74.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 24, 2024 | 5,402(71.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 10, 2024 | 4,661(61.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 10, 2024 | 4,283(56.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 2, 2024 | 4,264(56.4%) | 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 Rio Grande County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rio Grande County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | Not reporting | |
| City of Center - (CO) | Municipal | 1,344 | 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 Grande County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rio Grande County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rio Grande 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 Grande County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc, City of Center - (CO) provide electric service in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Rio Grande County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 12–13, 2019. It peaked at 5,654 customers without power (74.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Rio Grande County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 114 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rio Grande County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/rio-grande-county