Nye County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Nye 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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Nye County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nye County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Nye County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 1–2, 2023) came when a winter storm left 8,678 customers (32.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 13th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nye County has risen recently: about 2 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3, 2025) affected 852 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1–2, 2023 | 8,678(32.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 28–29, 2022 | 8,146(30.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 12, 2022 | 6,969(25.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 14, 2020 | 3,437(12.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Nov 10, 2022 | 2,984(11.1%) | 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 Nye County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nye County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Southern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 1,113,426 | Not reporting | |
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 25,416 | Not reporting | |
| Mt Wheeler Power, Inc | Cooperative | 7,347 | 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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Nye County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nye County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nye 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 Nye County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nevada Power Co, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Valley Electric Assn, Inc, Mt Wheeler Power, Inc provide electric service in Nye County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Nye County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 1–2, 2023. It peaked at 8,678 customers without power (32.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Nye County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 29 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. "Nye County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/nye-county