Esmeralda CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | <1 hr | 452 (93%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2022 | <1 hr | 405 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 3 hrs | 404 (83%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 3 hrs | 403 (83%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 19, 2022 | <1 hr | 403 (83%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Esmeralda County recorded 135 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Esmeralda County started November 2, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 452 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Esmeralda County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Esmeralda County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Nevada
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Esmeralda County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lander County | F | 16th |
| Mineral County | D | 20th |
| Humboldt County | D | 30th |
| Douglas County | D | 35th |
| Pershing County | D | 36th |
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 Esmeralda County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Esmeralda County recorded 135 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Esmeralda County's reliability grade?
Esmeralda County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Esmeralda County?
The worst outage on record started November 2, 2025, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 452 customers.