Gila CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2021 | 3 hrs | 11,637 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 5 hrs | 11,019 (37%) | Debris Flow |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 2 hrs | 8,922 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 2 hrs | 7,836 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 12 hrs | 6,802 (23%) | Heavy Snow |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gila County recorded 545 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gila County started July 18, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 11,637 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gila County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gila County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arizona
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gila County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz County | D | 36th |
| Navajo County | B | 72nd |
| Pinal County | B | 74th |
| Santa Cruz County | B | 75th |
| Coconino County | A | 86th |
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 Gila County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gila County recorded 545 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Gila County's reliability grade?
Gila County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gila County?
The worst outage on record started July 18, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 11,637 customers.