Churchill County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Nevada
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | 2 hrs | 7,730 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 hrs | 7,657 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| May 25, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,716 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,713 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,637 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Churchill County recorded 314 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Churchill County started August 1, 2021, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 7,730 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Churchill County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Churchill County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Nevada
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Churchill County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City County | B | 71st |
| Eureka County | B | 64th |
| Lyon County | C | 58th |
| Elko County | C | 56th |
| Washoe County | C | 54th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Churchill County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Churchill County recorded 314 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Churchill County's reliability grade?
Churchill County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Churchill County?
The worst outage on record started August 1, 2021, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 7,730 customers.