Bradford 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 | 188 hrs | 12,207 (61%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 63 hrs | 9,072 (45%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 45 hrs | 6,670 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 25 hrs | 5,357 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 36 hrs | 5,258 (26%) | Hurricane Debby |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bradford County recorded 569 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bradford County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 188 hours and leaving up to 12,207 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bradford County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bradford County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Bradford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | D | 34th |
| Miami-Dade County | D | 34th |
| Brevard County | D | 33rd |
| St. Johns County | D | 33rd |
| Okeechobee County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bradford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bradford County recorded 569 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Bradford County's reliability grade?
Bradford County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bradford County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 188 hours and affecting up to 12,207 customers.