Weston County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Weston County, Wyoming by Powder River Energy Corp.
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Weston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Weston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Weston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13–14, 2025) came when high winds left 4,782 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 5th of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 109 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Weston County has risen recently: about 8 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–21, 2025) affected 1,179 customers (30%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13–14, 2025 | 4,782(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2016 | 2,593(65.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 30, 2025 | 1,335(33.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 21–28, 2024 | 1,209(30.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 17–21, 2025 | 1,179(30%) | 5 | High winds |
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 Weston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Weston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corp | Cooperative | 27,766 | Reporting | |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 2,857 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,181 | 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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Weston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Weston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Weston County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Weston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Powder River Energy Corp, Black Hills Power, Inc., Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc provide electric service in Weston County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Weston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13–14, 2025. It peaked at 4,782 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 Weston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr of power per year, and on 109 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Weston County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/weston-county