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1,478 incidents (gas_distribution).
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 1,478 pipeline incidents reported to PHMSA. Each record includes the operator, pipeline type, cause, casualties, and property damage. Use the filters below to narrow results by state, pipeline type, cause, or keyword.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | IA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY | SD | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA | WV | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 18, 2020 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 18, 2020 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 17, 2020 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | CO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA GAS CORP | AR | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | OKALOOSA COUNTY GAS DISTRICT | FL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 11, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 9, 2020 | AVISTA CORP | OR | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | DOMINION ENERGY OHIO | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | SC | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 2, 2020 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | NE | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 27, 2020 | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 27, 2020 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 23, 2020 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 19, 2020 | DOMINION ENERGY UTAH/WYOMING/IDAHO | UT | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 12, 2020 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 6, 2020 | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - MID-TEX | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 3, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 2, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 1, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC | OH | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 22, 2020 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | BLACK HILLS ENERGY | KS | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 10, 2020 | PECO ENERGY CO | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO OF MINNESOTA | MN | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 2, 2020 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 2, 2020 | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO | NJ | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 1 | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | SPIRE MISSOURI INC. WEST | MO | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 30, 2020 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY | WA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 24, 2020 | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP | NV | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 23, 2020 | NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 19, 2020 | DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. | SC | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 18, 2020 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. | AR | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | — |
| Jun 13, 2020 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 1 | — |
| May 29, 2020 | NORTHEAST OHIO NATURAL GAS CORP | OH | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 28, 2020 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | LA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 1 | 0 | — |
| May 22, 2020 | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO | GA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 19, 2020 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 13, 2020 | NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 12, 2020 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC. | OK | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 11, 2020 | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO OF MINNESOTA | MN | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 8, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| May 5, 2020 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC | PA | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 20, 2020 | WEST TEXAS GAS INC | TX | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA requires operators to report incidents involving a fatality, an injury requiring hospitalization, property damage of $122,000 or more (adjusted periodically), highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more, other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more, or any unintentional release of gas resulting in an event meeting certain criteria.
The Damage column shows the reported property damage for each incident. This can include damage to the pipeline itself, nearby structures, vehicles, and other property. Additional costs such as lost commodity, environmental remediation, and emergency response are tracked separately and shown on each incident's detail page.
Yes. Use the search field above to filter incidents by operator name. The search matches partial names, so searching for "Pacific Gas" will find all variations of that operator's reported name.