Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 4 hrs | 136,740 (99%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 1 hrs | 134,330 (98%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 65 hrs | 131,740 (96%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 258 hrs | 125,744 (91%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 179 hrs | 97,120 (71%) | Hurricane Milton |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Charlotte County recorded 1,776 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charlotte County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 136,740 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Charlotte County, with 260 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charlotte County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Charlotte County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | F | 5th |
| Dixie County | F | 4th |
| Pinellas County | F | 5th |
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
| Jefferson County | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Charlotte County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Charlotte County recorded 1,776 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Charlotte County's reliability grade?
Charlotte County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charlotte County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 136,740 customers.