Citrus 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 10, 2017 | 202 hrs | 58,209 (53%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 172 hrs | 44,789 (41%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 66 hrs | 34,878 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 69 hrs | 17,852 (16%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 9 hrs | 16,482 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Citrus County recorded 1,367 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Citrus County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 202 hours and leaving up to 58,209 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Citrus County, with 206 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Citrus County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Citrus County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | D | 24th |
| Escambia County | D | 23rd |
| Hendry County | D | 23rd |
| Pasco County | D | 23rd |
| Holmes County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Citrus County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Citrus County recorded 1,367 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Citrus County's reliability grade?
Citrus County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Citrus County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 202 hours and affecting up to 58,209 customers.