Washoe County, NV Power Outages
Utilities serving Washoe 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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Washoe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washoe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 293 significant power outages in Washoe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 4, 2023) came when a winter storm left 49,287 customers (20.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Nevada average of 2 hr 9 min. That ranks 8th of 17 Nevada counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washoe County has risen recently: about 6 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23–25, 2025) affected 6,118 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 4, 2023 | 49,287(20.2%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 10–11, 2015 | 35,926(14.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 4–5, 2025 | 32,941(13.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2025 | 32,454(13.3%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Aug 12–13, 2024 | 28,750(11.8%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Washoe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washoe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Northern Nevada) | Investor Owned | 400,458 | Not reporting | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 377 | Not reporting | |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Cooperative | 17 | 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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Washoe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washoe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washoe 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 Washoe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sierra Pacific Power Co, Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop, Surprise Valley Electrification provide electric service in Washoe County, Nevada.
What was the worst power outage in Washoe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 31, 2022 – Jan 4, 2023. It peaked at 49,287 customers without power (20.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Washoe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 293 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washoe County, NV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nevada/washoe-county