Lander County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Lander 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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Lander County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lander County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 241 significant power outages in Lander County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 2–4, 2023) came when flooding left 3,231 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 2nd of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 146 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lander County has risen recently: about 16 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21–22, 2025) affected 113 customers (3.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 2–4, 2023 | 3,231(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 21, 2018 | 3,188(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 30, 2019 | 3,054(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2015 | 2,967(99.4%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Mar 8, 2025 | 2,884(96.6%) | 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 Lander County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lander County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | 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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Lander County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lander County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lander 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 Lander County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co provide electric service in Lander County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Lander County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 2–4, 2023. It peaked at 3,231 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lander County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 241 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 146 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. "Lander County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/lander-county