Lander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2023 | 13 hrs | 3,231 (100%) | Flash Flood |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 4 hrs | 3,188 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| May 30, 2019 | <1 hr | 3,054 (95%) | Funnel Cloud |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,967 (92%) | Flash Flood |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,884 (89%) | Heavy Snow |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lander County recorded 684 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lander County started September 3, 2023 (Flash Flood), lasting 13 hours and leaving up to 3,231 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lander County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lander County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Nevada
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lander County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | F | 17th |
| 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 Lander County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lander County recorded 684 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Lander County's reliability grade?
Lander County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lander County?
The worst outage on record started September 3, 2023 (Flash Flood), lasting 13 hours and affecting up to 3,231 customers.