Lyon County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Lyon 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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Lyon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lyon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 209 significant power outages in Lyon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 5, 2023) came when a winter storm left 11,835 customers (42.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 9th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lyon County has risen recently: about 4 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 963 customers (3.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 5, 2023 | 11,835(42.1%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 23–27, 2025 | 8,199(29.1%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 10–13, 2023 | 6,886(24.5%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 7, 2017 | 5,443(19.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 11, 2024 | 5,380(19.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Lyon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lyon 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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Lyon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lyon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lyon 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 Lyon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co provide electric service in Lyon County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Lyon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 5, 2023. It peaked at 11,835 customers without power (42.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lyon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 209 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 60 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. "Lyon County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/lyon-county