Routt County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Routt County, Colorado were without power, reported by Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Routt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Routt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 122 significant power outages in Routt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10, 2025) left 2,907 customers (15.7% 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 2 hr 46 min of power per year, close to the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 29th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Routt County has risen recently: about 3 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,359 customers (7.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10, 2025 | 2,907(15.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 6, 2022 | 1,914(10.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 1, 2025 | 1,817(9.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Sep 25, 2023 | 1,784(9.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 14, 2023 | 1,769(9.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Routt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Routt 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 | 1 out | |
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc | Cooperative | 23,368 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Oak Creek - (CO) | Municipal | 696 | 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.
Local outage news
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Routt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Routt County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Routt County were without power according to Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc.
Which electric company serves Routt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc, Mountain Parks Electric, Inc, Town of Oak Creek - (CO) and 1 others provide electric service in Routt County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Routt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10, 2025. It peaked at 2,907 customers without power (15.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Routt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 122 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Routt County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/routt-county