Storey County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Storey 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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Storey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Storey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 56 significant power outages in Storey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 11, 2017) came when a winter storm left 961 customers (15.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 15th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Storey County has risen recently: about 1 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 25–28, 2025) affected 830 customers (13.2%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 11, 2017 | 961(15.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 4, 2023 | 858(13.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 14, 2016 | 833(13.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 25–28, 2025 | 830(13.2%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 21, 2023 | 821(13.1%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Storey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Storey 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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Storey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Storey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Storey 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 Storey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co provide electric service in Storey County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Storey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 11, 2017. It peaked at 961 customers without power (15.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Storey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 56 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 19 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. "Storey County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/storey-county