Esmeralda County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Esmeralda 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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Esmeralda County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Esmeralda County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 78 significant power outages in Esmeralda County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2019) came when high winds left 1,703 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 1st of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Esmeralda County has fallen recently: about 20 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 2, 2025) affected 452 customers (100%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2019 | 1,703(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 27, 2018 | 743(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 24, 2018 | 719(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 6, 2017 | 610(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 24, 2016 | 608(100%) | 1 | 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 Esmeralda County?
Electric companies with service territory in Esmeralda County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 25,416 | 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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Esmeralda County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Esmeralda County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Valley Electric Assn, Inc provide electric service in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Esmeralda County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2019. It peaked at 1,703 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Esmeralda County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 78 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Esmeralda County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/esmeralda-county