Humboldt County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Humboldt 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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Humboldt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Humboldt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 257 significant power outages in Humboldt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 24, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,373 customers (88.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 5th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Humboldt County has risen recently: about 12 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–20, 2025) affected 2,428 customers (25.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 24, 2025 | 8,373(88.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 4–5, 2019 | 7,881(83.3%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Apr 7, 2023 | 5,199(55%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 17–19, 2020 | 5,170(54.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | May 9, 2019 | 5,158(54.5%) | 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 Humboldt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Humboldt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| Harney Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,365 | 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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Humboldt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Humboldt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Harney Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Humboldt County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Humboldt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 24, 2025. It peaked at 8,373 customers without power (88.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Humboldt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 257 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 129 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. "Humboldt County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/humboldt-county