Carbon County, UT Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Carbon County, Utah by PacifiCorp.
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Carbon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carbon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Carbon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 14, 2022) came when flooding left 4,624 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Utah average of 3 hr 22 min. That ranks 10th of 29 Utah counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carbon County has risen recently: about 8 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 89 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 14, 2022 | 4,624(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 11–14, 2017 | 3,186(82.8%) | 4 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2018 | 2,975(77.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Feb 23, 2020 | 2,271(59%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 11, 2021 | 2,224(57.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Carbon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carbon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (UT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 1,079,617 | Reporting | |
| Price Municipal Corporation | Municipal | 5,090 | Not reporting | |
| City of Helper - (UT) | Municipal | 1,304 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Utah. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Carbon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carbon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carbon County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Carbon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Price Municipal Corporation, City of Helper - (UT) provide electric service in Carbon County, Utah.
What was the worst power outage in Carbon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 14, 2022. It peaked at 4,624 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Carbon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carbon County, UT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/utah/carbon-county