Dixie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 152 hrs | 10,094 (71%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 215 hrs | 9,730 (69%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 92 hrs | 9,232 (65%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 171 hrs | 8,547 (60%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 1 hrs | 5,813 (41%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dixie County recorded 711 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dixie County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 152 hours and leaving up to 10,094 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Dixie County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dixie County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dixie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | F | 3rd |
| Charlotte County | F | 4th |
| Taylor County | F | 5th |
| Pinellas County | F | 5th |
| Highlands County | F | 3rd |
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 Dixie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dixie County recorded 711 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Dixie County's reliability grade?
Dixie County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dixie County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 152 hours and affecting up to 10,094 customers.