Pershing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | 8 hrs | 2,223 (82%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 2 hrs | 1,966 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 11 hrs | 1,838 (68%) | Heavy Rain |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,832 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 4 hrs | 1,827 (67%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pershing County recorded 416 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pershing County started August 13, 2024, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 2,223 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pershing County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pershing County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pershing County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | D | 35th |
| Humboldt County | D | 30th |
| Mineral County | D | 20th |
| Washoe County | C | 54th |
| Esmeralda County | F | 17th |
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 Pershing County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pershing County recorded 416 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Pershing County's reliability grade?
Pershing County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pershing County?
The worst outage on record started August 13, 2024, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 2,223 customers.