Calhoun County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2021 | 50 hrs | 5,536 (51%) | Tropical Storm Fred |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 4 hrs | 4,921 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 7 hrs | 4,728 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 14 hrs | 3,755 (35%) | Tornado |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 10 hrs | 3,583 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Calhoun County recorded 625 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Calhoun County started August 16, 2021 (Tropical Storm Fred), lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 5,536 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Calhoun County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Calhoun County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Calhoun County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
| Washington County | F | 10th |
| Columbia County | F | 10th |
| DeSoto County | F | 12th |
| Levy County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Calhoun County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Calhoun County recorded 625 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Calhoun County's reliability grade?
Calhoun County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Calhoun County?
The worst outage on record started August 16, 2021 (Tropical Storm Fred), lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 5,536 customers.