Thousands of Utah County residents experienced major disruptions on Wednesday morning after damaged power lines caused widespread outages.
Although the situation affected nearly 20,000 customers at its peak, utility crews have significantly restored service, leaving only a small number of homes still without electricity.
Widespread Power Outage Hits Utah County
Peak Impact Reaches Almost 20,000 Customers
Rocky Mountain Power reported that a large outage early Wednesday impacted communities across Utah County. According to the company’s outage map, 26 separate outages were active at one point, affecting 19,896 customers.
The company confirmed that damaged power lines were the source of the disruption.
Outage First Reported Before Sunrise
The outage was initially logged at 7:12 a.m., catching many morning commuters and households off guard. As crews began repairs, updates from Rocky Mountain Power helped residents track the progress of restoration efforts.
Rocky Mountain Power Issues Public Statement
Communities Affected Across Utah County
In a social media update, the utility provider said the outage impacted several areas, including:
- Saratoga Springs
- Vineyard
- Pleasant Grove
- Lindon
“We are aware of scattered outages in Utah County, affecting 19,892 customers. We are investigating the cause. Thank you for your patience while our crews work to restore service as soon as possible,” the company posted.
Restoration Progress
By late morning, the utility company reported that only 37 customers remained without power, marking a major improvement from the nearly 20,000 initially affected.
Traffic and Transit Disruptions Reported
Traffic Signals Affected Across Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Springs Police Department alerted the public that the outage caused several traffic signals to malfunction. Officials reminded drivers that any intersection with non-functioning traffic lights must be treated as a four-way stop to prevent accidents.
FrontRunner Train Delays
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) also experienced delays on the FrontRunner line, particularly near the Vineyard Station. Delays were estimated to be 15 to 20 minutes as crews worked to resolve the outage.
Wednesday morning’s power outage in Utah County caused significant disruption for nearly 20,000 residents and commuters. Damaged power lines triggered dozens of outages, affecting households, traffic systems, and public transit.
Thanks to the efforts of Rocky Mountain Power’s crews, service has largely been restored, with only a small number of customers awaiting final repairs. Officials continue to monitor the situation to ensure all systems return to normal.
