Empire Electric Association
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Montezuma County, Colorado · ZIP 81323
Power Outage in Dolores, CO (81323)
Flood Warning until Tue 6:00 AM MDT
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Your electric utility & emergency numbers
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State help
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
State emergency management: disaster declarations, shelters and recovery information.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Utility regulator: file a complaint if your utility does not resolve an outage, billing or shut-off problem.
211 Colorado
Dial 211 for warming/cooling centers, shelters, food and help paying utility bills.
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National Weather Service
Flood Warning until Tue 6:00 AM MDT
Get ready for a possible outage: charge phones and power banks, find flashlights, fill water jugs, and set the fridge and freezer to their coldest settings. Outage checklist →
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Flood Warning until Tue 6:00 AM MDT
Flood Warning issued October 25 at 10:51AM MDT until October 27 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Catastrophic flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected along the San Juan River between Four Corners and Mexican
Hat. This is an emergency situation!
* WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Major flooding along San Juan River is occurring or
expected to begin shortly. The crest will occur around Aneth,
Montezuma Creek and Bluff this afternoon and evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1034 AM MDT, At 9:30 AM MDT Sunday the stage for the San Juan
river near Bluff was 19.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 43.6 feet early Monday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares t…What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.NWS Grand Junction CO · Full alert on weather.gov
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🧊 Refrigerator
Food stays safe for about 4 hours if the door stays closed.
❄️ Freezer, half full
About 24 hours if closed.
❄️ Freezer, full
About 48 hours if closed.
Over 4 hours: throw out refrigerated meat, poultry, seafood, milk, soft cheese, eggs and leftovers that have been above 40 °F for 2 hours or more. When in doubt, throw it out.
Times from FoodSafety.gov (USDA) guidance; they assume the doors stay closed.
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Live, neighbor-reported power status for ZIP code 81323 in Montezuma County, Colorado. Report an outage or restoration and see what people nearby are reporting.
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Nearby ZIP codes in Montezuma County – live status
| ZIP | City | Status now | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81321 | Cortez | No reports | — |
| 81327 | Lewis | No reports | — |
| 81328 | Mancos | No reports | — |
| 81335 | Yellow Jacket | No reports | — |
| 81331 | Pleasant View | No reports | — |
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Power outage questions for Dolores
Is there a power outage in Dolores, CO (81323) right now?
There are no recent community reports of a power outage in Dolores, CO 81323. That does not guarantee the power is on – if yours is out, report it on this page and to your utility.
Who is the electric company for 81323?
Electricity in ZIP code 81323 (Montezuma County, Colorado) is provided by Empire Electric Association, according to U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) utility service-area data. Your electric bill shows your exact utility and account number.
How do I report a power outage in Dolores?
Call the outage number on your electric bill or your utility’s website, and tap “Power is out” on this page so neighbors know. For downed lines, fire or any emergency, call 911.
How often does the power go out in 81323?
No outages were reported in 81323 in the last 30 days.
Are there planned power outages in Dolores?
No scheduled maintenance outage is listed for 81323 right now. Utilities usually notify affected customers directly by phone, text or email.
What city and county is ZIP code 81323 in?
ZIP code 81323 is in Montezuma County, Colorado. USPS primary city: Dolores. Area code(s): 970.
What should I do when the power goes out?
Check your breaker panel, then report the outage to your utility. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed (food stays safe about 4 hours in a closed fridge and 48 hours in a full freezer). Unplug sensitive electronics. Never run a generator, grill or camp stove indoors or in a garage. If someone relies on medical equipment or it is dangerously hot or cold, call 911 or dial 211 for the nearest cooling or warming center.
Power outage in Dolores, CO: what to do
This page tracks community reports of power outages for Dolores, ZIP code 81323, in Montezuma County, Colorado. When someone nearby reports an outage, the status above updates within seconds; when the lights come back on, tapping "Power is back" helps everyone know.
Always report the outage to your electric utility as well – this site does not notify utilities. For downed power lines, sparking equipment, fire or carbon monoxide, stay away and call 911.