Carbon County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Carbon County, Wyoming by PacifiCorp or Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc.
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Current outages
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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 109 significant power outages in Carbon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 25, 2025) came when wildfire conditions left 5,551 customers (51.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 9th of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carbon County has risen recently: about 3 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 542 customers (5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 2025 | 5,551(51.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Aug 5–6, 2020 | 5,403(50.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–10, 2020 | 3,155(29.3%) | 3 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jun 29, 2025 | 3,107(28.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 17, 2025 | 3,095(28.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 148,217 | Reporting | |
| High Plains Power Inc | Cooperative | 14,038 | Not reporting | |
| Carbon Power & Light, Inc | Cooperative | 6,767 | Not reporting | |
| Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 760 | Reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 6 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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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, High Plains Power Inc, Carbon Power & Light, Inc, Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Carbon County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Carbon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 25, 2025. It peaked at 5,551 customers without power (51.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Carbon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carbon County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/carbon-county