Gallia County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Gallia County, Ohio don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Gallia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gallia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Gallia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 25–27, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,837 customers (47.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 21st of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gallia County has risen recently: about 9 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 804 customers (4.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 8,837(47.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 11–15, 2023 | 3,617(19.6%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Feb 16–22, 2021 | 3,569(19.3%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 3,282(17.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 19–21, 2015 | 2,721(14.7%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
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 Gallia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gallia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,888 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Ohio. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Gallia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gallia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gallia County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Gallia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Gallia County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Gallia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 25–27, 2023. It peaked at 8,837 customers without power (47.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Gallia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gallia County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/gallia-county