San Juan County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in San Juan County, Colorado by La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
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San Juan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in San Juan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 18 significant power outages in San Juan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15, 2019) came when a winter storm left 714 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 17th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in San Juan County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 29, 2024) affected 88 customers (16%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15, 2019 | 714(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 8, 2017 | 478(87.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 17, 2024 | 215(39.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 18, 2024 | 214(39%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2022 | 212(38.6%) | 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 San Juan County?
Electric companies with service territory in San Juan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 47,488 | Reporting | |
| San Miguel Power Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 15,087 | 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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San Juan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in San Juan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for San Juan County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves San Juan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, La Plata Electric Assn, Inc, San Miguel Power Assn, Inc provide electric service in San Juan County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in San Juan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15, 2019. It peaked at 714 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 San Juan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 18 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "San Juan County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/san-juan-county