Elko County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Elko 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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Elko County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elko County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 326 significant power outages in Elko County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11, 2020) left 11,916 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 6th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 128 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elko County has risen recently: about 9 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 518 customers (7.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11, 2020 | 11,916(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 10, 2023 | 11,855(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 5–7, 2017 | 11,791(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 17, 2023 | 11,755(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 3–4, 2017 | 11,614(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Elko County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elko County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| Mt Wheeler Power, Inc | Cooperative | 7,347 | Not reporting | |
| Wells Rural Electric Co | Cooperative | 5,801 | Not reporting | |
| Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 1,890 | 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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Elko County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elko County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Elko 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 Elko County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Mt Wheeler Power, Inc, Wells Rural Electric Co, Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Elko County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Elko County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11, 2020. It peaked at 11,916 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Elko County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 326 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 128 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. "Elko County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/elko-county