Pershing County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Pershing 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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Pershing County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pershing County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Pershing County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 13, 2024) came when extreme heat left 2,223 customers (83.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 7th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pershing County has risen recently: about 9 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16, 2025) affected 115 customers (4.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2,223(83.2%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Apr 25, 2025 | 1,966(73.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 1, 2023 | 1,838(68.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 25, 2023 | 1,832(68.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 8, 2023 | 1,827(68.4%) | 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 Pershing County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pershing 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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Pershing County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pershing County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pershing 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 Pershing County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co provide electric service in Pershing County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Pershing County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 13, 2024. It peaked at 2,223 customers without power (83.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Pershing County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 63 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. "Pershing County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/pershing-county