Power Outage in Elko, NV

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Last report: April 21, 2025

Here's How to Report Power Outage in Elko

To report a power outage in Elko, Nevada, located in Elko County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:

Wells Rural Electric Co

Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc

Mt Wheeler Power, Inc

Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 89801, 89802, 89803.

Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Elko County

Debris Flow. Moisture locked up in mountain snow began to melt in Lamoille Canyon from temperatures in the 60s and 70s. This caused large rocks and boulders to fall onto and close USFS-660 from the Powerhouse Group Picnic Area to Thomas Canyon Campground.

April 28, 2023

A closed low slowly meandered across the Nevada from May 26th to the 28th, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. The storms were slow movers, resulting in flash flooding across portions of the area. The storm system also spawned a powerful supercell, which moved from northeast to southwest north of Elko and Carlin. A funnel cloud and well developed wall cloud was observed. Due to the radar signature, significant hail, strong winds, and a tornado were likely, but mostly stayed away from populated areas and were not reported.

May 27, 2018

Thunderstorm Wind. Thunderstorm winds blew power and telephone lines down. Damages are estimated.

September 14, 2017

Thunderstorm winds partially blew off the roof on a mobile home in Battle Mountain and downed some power and telephone lines in Elko.

September 14, 2017

Thunderstorm Wind. Thunderstorm winds gusting to 71 mph at the Elko Airport and 60 mph at the NWS office blew down several trees at the Ruby View golf course and knocked down multiple large branches. These winds also knocked down several power lines in town which caused a couple of small fires which were quickly put out.

August 06, 2010