Washington County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Washington 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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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 10 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–22, 2020) came when wildfire conditions left 140 customers (3.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 52nd 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.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 24, 2020) affected 122 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–22, 2020 | 140(3.2%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Jun 6, 2020 | 138(3.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 5–6, 2019 | 130(3%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2019 | 129(3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 14–15, 2019 | 128(3%) | 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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington 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 View Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 67,200 | Not reporting | |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 9,657 | Not reporting | |
| Y-W Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 8,832 | Not reporting | |
| Highline Electric Assn | Cooperative | 8,415 | 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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Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington 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 Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc, Morgan County Rural Elec Assn, Y-W Electric Assn Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Washington County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–22, 2020. It peaked at 140 customers without power (3.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 10 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/washington-county