Elko CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 11,916 (62%) | High Wind |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 7 hrs | 11,855 (62%) | High Wind |
| Oct 7, 2017 | 2 hrs | 11,791 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 17, 2023 | <1 hr | 11,755 (61%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 2 hrs | 11,614 (60%) | Heavy Snow |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Elko County recorded 775 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elko County started February 11, 2020 (High Wind), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 11,916 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Elko County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elko County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Nevada
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Elko County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | C | 58th |
| Washoe County | C | 54th |
| Eureka County | B | 64th |
| Churchill County | B | 71st |
| Carson City County | B | 71st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Elko County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Elko County recorded 775 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Elko County's reliability grade?
Elko County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elko County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2020 (High Wind), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 11,916 customers.