Gallia County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | 56 hrs | 8,837 (48%) | High Wind |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,617 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 64 hrs | 3,569 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 117 hrs | 3,282 (18%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 11 hrs | 2,721 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gallia County recorded 567 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gallia County started March 25, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 8,837 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gallia County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gallia County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gallia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Athens County | D | 30th |
| Carroll County | D | 29th |
| Columbiana County | D | 31st |
| Cuyahoga County | D | 28th |
| Jefferson County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gallia County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gallia County recorded 567 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Gallia County's reliability grade?
Gallia County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gallia County?
The worst outage on record started March 25, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 8,837 customers.