Mineral CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Nevada
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,559 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 11 hrs | 2,549 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 8 hrs | 2,541 (99%) | High Wind |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 5 hrs | 2,531 (98%) | High Wind |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 13 hrs | 2,510 (97%) | High Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Mineral County recorded 333 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mineral County started February 21, 2022, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 2,559 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mineral County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mineral County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Mineral County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | F | 17th |
| Lander County | F | 16th |
| Humboldt County | D | 30th |
| Douglas County | D | 35th |
| Pershing County | D | 36th |
Most reliable counties in Nevada
The top 3 counties in Nevada by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | A | 90th |
| Storey County | A | 88th |
| Nye County | A | 88th |
Least reliable counties in Nevada
The bottom 3 counties in Nevada by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lander County | F | 16th |
| Esmeralda County | F | 17th |
| Mineral County | D | 20th |
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 Mineral County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Mineral County recorded 333 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Mineral County's reliability grade?
Mineral County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mineral County?
The worst outage on record started February 21, 2022, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 2,559 customers.