Baker County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 193 hrs | 15,787 (92%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 66 hrs | 11,299 (66%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 49 hrs | 6,352 (37%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| May 10, 2024 | 41 hrs | 6,263 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 24 hrs | 5,851 (34%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Baker County recorded 577 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baker County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 193 hours and leaving up to 15,787 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Baker County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baker County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Baker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | D | 20th |
| Flagler County | F | 20th |
| Glades County | D | 21st |
| Marion County | F | 19th |
| Putnam County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Baker County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Baker County recorded 577 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Baker County's reliability grade?
Baker County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baker County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 193 hours and affecting up to 15,787 customers.