Platte County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Platte County, Wyoming by PacifiCorp.
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Platte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Platte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 37 significant power outages in Platte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18, 2019) came when hail and lightning left 684 customers (11.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 45 min of power per year, less than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 21st of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Platte County has fallen recently: about 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 459 customers (7.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18, 2019 | 684(11.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Dec 17–18, 2025 | 459(7.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 27, 2024 | 443(7.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 5, 2022 | 424(6.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2022 | 422(6.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Platte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Platte 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 | |
| Wyrulec Company | Cooperative | 5,275 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,170 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,181 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Wheatland - (WY) | Municipal | 2,057 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Guernsey - (WY) | Municipal | 720 | Not 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.
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Platte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Platte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Platte County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Platte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Wyrulec Company, Wheatland Rural Elec Assn, Inc, Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Platte County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Platte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18, 2019. It peaked at 684 customers without power (11.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Platte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 37 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 45 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Platte County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/platte-county