Gila County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Arizona
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2021 | 5 hrs | 11,019 (37%) | Dust Storm |
| 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 |
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, 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).
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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 |
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, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 11,637 customers.