Saguache County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Saguache 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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Saguache County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saguache County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 50 significant power outages in Saguache County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 7–8, 2022) came when a winter storm left 875 customers (26.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 38th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saguache County has risen recently: about 2 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 24, 2025) affected 121 customers (3.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 7–8, 2022 | 875(26.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 12–13, 2019 | 833(25.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 25–28, 2025 | 732(22.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 7–8, 2025 | 729(22.4%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 3–4, 2024 | 682(20.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Saguache County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saguache County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 14,818 | Not reporting | |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 13,091 | Not reporting | |
| Gunnison County Elec Assn. | Cooperative | 11,879 | Not reporting | |
| City of Center - (CO) | Municipal | 1,344 | 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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Saguache County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saguache County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saguache 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 Saguache County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc, Gunnison County Elec Assn. and 2 others provide electric service in Saguache County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Saguache County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 7–8, 2022. It peaked at 875 customers without power (26.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Saguache County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 50 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saguache County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/saguache-county