When will the power be back in Dolores County, CO?
Our restoration forecast is independent and unofficial, never the utility's commitment. How it works · How accurate it has been
Who serves Dolores County?
County-wide coverage, with utility detail where available. Serving utilities tracked here include Empire Electric Association and San Miguel Power Association, alongside the nationwide county-by-county tally. Multiple utilities serve parts of this area — enter a street address above for your exact provider.
Every outage behind these figures (1)
| Began | Peak out | Restored in | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 299 | ~1.7 hr | no severe weather |
Longer-term history: the federal outage records we use (EAGLE-I, 2014–2025) hold no outages of 200 or more customers, either because none was recorded or because its utilities were not covered for this county, so there is no longer-term figure to show here.
Communities in Dolores County include Dove Creek and Rico. Searches and the live map cover every address in the county, named here or not.
Common questions
How do I report a power outage in Dolores County, CO?
Report it to your electric utility — crews are dispatched from customer reports. Utilities serving parts of Dolores include Empire Electric Association and San Miguel Power Association — service areas overlap and county lines don't decide your provider, so confirm yours, then use its outage line or website. Reporting a downed line also helps crews find the fault faster. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
