Rich County, UT Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Rich County, Utah by PacifiCorp.
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Current outages
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Rich County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rich County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Rich County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 6–7, 2025) came when a winter storm left 3,989 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Utah average of 3 hr 22 min. That ranks 1st of 29 Utah counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 196 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rich County has risen recently: about 54 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 139 customers (14.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 6–7, 2025 | 3,989(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 7–9, 2024 | 3,980(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 15, 2024 | 3,977(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 18–19, 2017 | 3,958(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 14–16, 2024 | 3,935(100%) | 3 | 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 Rich County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rich 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 |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Utah. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Rich County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rich County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rich County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Rich County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp provide electric service in Rich County, Utah.
What was the worst power outage in Rich County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 6–7, 2025. It peaked at 3,989 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 Rich County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 196 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rich County, UT Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/utah/rich-county