DeSoto CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 hr | 6,554 (22%) | Unnamed event |
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.