Summit County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Summit 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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Summit County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Summit County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 305 significant power outages in Summit County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 8, 2019) came when a winter storm left 17,666 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 8th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 142 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Summit County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 472 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 8, 2019 | 17,666(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 2–4, 2017 | 13,497(83.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2015 | 10,902(67.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 26–27, 2024 | 8,238(51.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 1, 2022 | 7,502(46.5%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Summit County?
Electric companies with service territory in Summit County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc | Cooperative | 23,368 | 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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Summit County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Summit County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Summit 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 Summit County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Mountain Parks Electric, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Summit County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Summit County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 8, 2019. It peaked at 17,666 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 Summit County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 305 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 142 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Summit County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/summit-county