Churchill County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Churchill County, 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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Churchill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Churchill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Churchill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 1–2, 2021) came when flooding left 7,730 customers (63.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 12th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Churchill County has risen recently: about 3 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 3,654 customers (29.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 1–2, 2021 | 7,730(63.3%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 1–3, 2023 | 7,657(62.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 25–26, 2016 | 4,716(38.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 16–17, 2016 | 4,637(38%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jul 24, 2024 | 4,144(33.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Churchill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Churchill County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fallon - (NV) | Municipal | 5,012 | 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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Churchill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Churchill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Churchill County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Churchill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, City of Fallon - (NV) provide electric service in Churchill County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Churchill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 1–2, 2021. It peaked at 7,730 customers without power (63.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Churchill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Churchill County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/churchill-county