Alachua County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 147 hrs | 89,495 (41%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 218 hrs | 67,722 (31%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 76 hrs | 28,256 (13%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Dec 24, 2020 | 19 hrs | 21,028 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 0 hrs | 16,721 (8%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Alachua County recorded 1,775 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Alachua County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 147 hours and leaving up to 89,495 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Alachua County, with 249 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Alachua County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Alachua County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | C | 44th |
| Santa Rosa County | C | 42nd |
| Broward County | C | 41st |
| Duval County | C | 47th |
| Nassau County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Alachua County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Alachua County recorded 1,775 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Alachua County's reliability grade?
Alachua County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Alachua County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 147 hours and affecting up to 89,495 customers.