Dixie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.