Gila County, AZ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Gila County, Arizona by Arizona Public Service Co.
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Gila County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gila County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Gila County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 17–30, 2021) came when flooding left 11,637 customers (39.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Arizona average of 1 hr 43 min. That ranks 3rd of 15 Arizona counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gila County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 824 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17–30, 2021 | 11,637(39.5%) | 14 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 10–14, 2021 | 11,019(37.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 19–20, 2019 | 8,922(30.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 5, 2023 | 7,836(26.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jan 1–3, 2023 | 6,802(23.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Gila County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gila County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AZ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | Investor Owned | 1,433,294 | Reporting | |
| SRP (Salt River Project) | Political Subdivision | 1,188,189 | Not reporting | |
| Navopache Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 44,864 | Not reporting | |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | Federal | 14,403 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 18 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arizona. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Gila County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gila County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gila County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Gila County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Arizona Public Service Co, Salt River Project, Navopache Electric Coop, Inc, USBIA-San Carlos Project and 1 others provide electric service in Gila County, Arizona.
What was the worst power outage in Gila County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 17–30, 2021. It peaked at 11,637 customers without power (39.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Gila County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gila County, AZ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arizona/gila-county