Carson City, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Carson City, Nevada don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Carson City power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carson City since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 124 significant power outages in Carson City, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 20, 2019) came when flooding left 14,038 customers (45.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 11th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carson City has risen recently: about 5 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 2,303 customers (7.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 20, 2019 | 14,038(45.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2016 | 11,297(36.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 5, 2023 | 9,209(30.1%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 20, 2015 | 4,540(14.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 15, 2018 | 4,539(14.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Carson City?
Electric companies with service territory in Carson City (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nevada. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Carson City power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carson City right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carson City by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Carson City?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co provide electric service in Carson City, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Carson City?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 20, 2019. It peaked at 14,038 customers without power (45.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Carson City?
EAGLE-I has recorded 124 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carson City, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/carson-city