Eureka County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Eureka 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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Eureka County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Eureka County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 52 significant power outages in Eureka County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11–12, 2025) came when high winds left 393 customers (20.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 10th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Eureka County has risen recently: about 4 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 11, 2025) affected 332 customers (17.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11–12, 2025 | 393(20.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 3–4, 2023 | 385(19.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 15, 2024 | 385(19.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2024 | 380(19.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 26, 2021 | 377(19.5%) | 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 Eureka County?
Electric companies with service territory in Eureka 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 |
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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Eureka County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Eureka County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Eureka 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 Eureka County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Mt Wheeler Power, Inc, Wells Rural Electric Co provide electric service in Eureka County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Eureka County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11–12, 2025. It peaked at 393 customers without power (20.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Eureka County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 52 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 34 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. "Eureka County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/eureka-county