Elko County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Nevada
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2020 | 1 hrs | 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 hrs | 11,755 (61%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 2 hrs | 11,614 (60%) | Heavy Snow |
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 1 hours 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).
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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 |
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 1 hours and affecting up to 11,916 customers.