DeSoto 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 9, 2017 | 263 hrs | 29,686 (98%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 25 hrs | 18,738 (62%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 200 hrs | 17,198 (57%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 119 hrs | 6,693 (22%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Nov 9, 2015 | 1 hrs | 6,554 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, DeSoto County recorded 678 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in DeSoto County started September 9, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 263 hours and leaving up to 29,686 customers without power (98% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in DeSoto County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, DeSoto County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 DeSoto County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hardee County | F | 12th |
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
| Calhoun County | F | 11th |
| Gadsden County | F | 13th |
| Washington County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in DeSoto County?
Between 2014 and 2025, DeSoto County recorded 678 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is DeSoto County's reliability grade?
DeSoto County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in DeSoto County?
The worst outage on record started September 9, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 263 hours and affecting up to 29,686 customers.