Henderson Power Outage: Cable Failure Leaves Nearly 2,000 Customers Without Electricity Before Restoration

Electricity was restored to affected customers in Henderson, Nevada, after a cable failure caused an early-morning power outage in the Green Valley area.

The disruption began at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Friday, October 16, and affected nearly 2,000 customers at its peak, according to information provided by NV Energy to FOX5 Las Vegas.

Utility crews responded to the outage and worked to identify the problem. By approximately 8:30 a.m., power had been restored throughout the affected area.

Cable failure identified as the cause

Following an investigation, NV Energy determined that a cable failure caused the interruption. The utility said its crews worked to identify the issue safely and restore electricity as quickly as possible.

The outage affected customers in part of Henderson, particularly the Green Valley area. The available reporting does not establish that the disruption affected the entire Las Vegas Valley.

Power service restored

The restoration brought the reported outage to an end within a few hours of its initial occurrence. NV Energy thanked customers for their patience while repair crews worked to resolve the problem.

Although service was restored, the incident highlighted how a localized equipment failure can temporarily interrupt electricity for a significant number of homes and businesses.

There were no reports in the cited coverage of injuries or a wider emergency connected to the outage.