Salt Lake County, UT Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 56 customers in Salt Lake County, Utah were without power, reported by PacifiCorp. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 1:30 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 56 |
Weather alerts
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Salt Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Salt Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Salt Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 8–13, 2020) came when high winds left 91,704 customers (18.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, close to the Utah average of 3 hr 22 min. That ranks 17th of 29 Utah counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Salt Lake County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 18,820 customers (3.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8–13, 2020 | 91,704(18.6%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 18–20, 2020 | 58,592(11.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 28, 2020 | 22,775(4.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 7, 2022 | 22,485(4.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2021 | 22,470(4.5%) | 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 Salt Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Salt Lake 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 | 56 out | |
| City of Murray - (UT) | Municipal | 21,044 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 6 | Not 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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Cities in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake, West Valley, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Millcreek, Herriman, Taylorsville, Murray, Draper
Nearby counties
Salt Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Salt Lake County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 56 customers in Salt Lake County were without power according to PacifiCorp. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 1:30 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Salt Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, City of Murray - (UT), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What was the worst power outage in Salt Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 8–13, 2020. It peaked at 91,704 customers without power (18.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Salt Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Salt Lake County, UT Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/utah/salt-lake-county