Crook County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Crook County, Wyoming by Powder River Energy Corp.
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Crook County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Crook County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Crook County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13–15, 2025) came when high winds left 6,584 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 3rd of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 134 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Crook County has risen recently: about 21 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 53 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13–15, 2025 | 6,584(100%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 17–18, 2025 | 4,038(88.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | May 7–9, 2024 | 3,981(87.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 20–22, 2020 | 2,560(56.3%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2024 | 2,500(55%) | 4 | 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 Crook County?
Electric companies with service territory in Crook County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corp | Cooperative | 27,766 | Reporting | |
| City of Gillette - (WY) | Municipal | 16,893 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 2,857 | Not reporting | |
| Southeast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Crook County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Crook County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Crook County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Crook County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Powder River Energy Corp, City of Gillette - (WY), Black Hills Power, Inc., Southeast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Crook County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Crook County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13–15, 2025. It peaked at 6,584 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Crook County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 134 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Crook County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/crook-county